How far is Woodlawn, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?
The driving distance from Woodlawn, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodlawn and Portsmouth Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodlawn and Portsmouth Heights.
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Start on Coulson Church Road
1031 ft · 25 sec · Coulson Church Road
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Turn left onto Carrollton Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Carrollton Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Charlotte
1571 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 148, SR 775: Fancy Gap
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Chance Creek Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Chance Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fancy Gap Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Fancy Gap Highway
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Continue on North Andy Griffith Parkway
31.6 mi · 36 min · North Andy Griffith Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 74 East
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South: Greensboro
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Turn straight
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 158: Norlina
1002 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
8.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
28 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit left
955 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman G K Butterfield Highway
19.3 mi · 21 min · Congressman G K Butterfield Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East: Emporia, Norfolk
683 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 58 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
735 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Continue on West Military Highway
2686 ft · 44 sec · West Military Highway
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Continue on Airline Boulevard
2.2 mi · 5 min · Airline Boulevard
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Turn left onto Elmhurst Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Elmhurst Lane
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Turn right onto Cherokee Road
2114 ft · 1 min · Cherokee Road
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Turn left onto City Park Avenue
2678 ft · 2 min · City Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Vick Street
905 ft · 40 sec · Vick Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodlawn and Portsmouth Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 58 East
Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Woodlawn and Sunny near Portsmouth Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodlawn to Portsmouth Heights?
The road trip is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km) and usually takes 05h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Virgilina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.4 miles from Woodlawn and 131 miles from Portsmouth Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.42 one way or $78.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodlawn and Sunny near Portsmouth Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Virgilina
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Virgilina.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodlawn and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 246.58 mi (396.84 km).
#1 Woodlawn
Woodlawn is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7223500, -80.8228500 |
| Altitude | 768 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portsmouth Heights
A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.
| Population | 99,049 |
| Coordinates | 36.8209800, -76.3688300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vick Street (-76.368598, 36.821321)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.86 | $39.42 | $78.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $44.42 | $88.85 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $48.69 | $97.38 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $62.86 | $125.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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