How far is Woodstock, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?

The driving distance from Woodstock, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.12 mi
01h 37m
Flight
50.14 mi
80.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.14 mi
Kilometers
80.7 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.12 mi
Kilometers
114.45 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portsmouth Heights
Mon, Jun 1, 1:26 PM EDT
Return by in Woodstock
Mon, Jun 1, 3:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstock
2026-06-01T11:48
Arrive Portsmouth Heights
Mon, Jun 1, 1:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodstock
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Yorktown
VA

CDP in Virginia

From Woodstock
35.5 mi
00h 48m
To Portsmouth Heights
35.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodstock and Portsmouth Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodstock and Portsmouth Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeside Drive

    627 ft · 29 sec · Lakeside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shore Drive

    1020 ft · 45 sec · Shore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Plum Drive

    67 m · 11 sec · Plum Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hickory Drive

    1328 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Poplar Drive

    856 ft · 40 sec · Poplar Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coachpoint Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Coachpoint Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stormont Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stormont Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grafton Church Road

    2029 ft · 58 sec · Grafton Church Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto General Puller Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · General Puller Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buckley Hall Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Buckley Hall Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Windsor Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Windsor Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto John Clayton Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · John Clayton Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Coleman Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Coleman Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway

    10.6 mi · 17 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk

    1821 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 664 South: Downtown Newport News, Suffolk, Chesapeake

    2600 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  22. 22

    Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

  23. 23

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 337 East: Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Byers Avenue

    1398 ft · 1 min · Byers Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Vick Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Vick Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vick Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodstock and Portsmouth Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Washington Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 30%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12.1 mi · 17%
John Clayton Memorial Highway
6.37 mi · 9%
US 64 East
6.12 mi · 9%
General Puller Highway
5.87 mi · 8%
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.31 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

George Washington Memorial Highway

Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway

10.9 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorktown
00h 48m from Woodstock
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodstock and Chance Rain Showers near Portsmouth Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodstock to Portsmouth Heights?

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Woodstock and 35.7 miles from Portsmouth Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.94 one way or $19.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodstock and Chance Rain Showers near Portsmouth Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Yorktown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yorktown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oxford Run Trail
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Oxford Run Trail

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662, United States
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only

Poquoson , VA
Poquoson City Hall, 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
Rating 4.0/5 80 reviews Department of motor vehicles,County government office
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hampton , VA
30 Kings Way, Hampton, VA 23669
Rating 4.4/5 10 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorktown.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Portsmouth Heights. Straight-line distance: 50.14 mi (80.7 km).

Woodstock

#1 Woodstock

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population5,293
Coordinates37.5406900, -76.4857800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
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#2 Portsmouth Heights

A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.

Population99,049
Coordinates36.8209800, -76.3688300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Lakeside Drive (-76.488547, 37.539054)
End: Vick Street (-76.368598, 36.821321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.5 L · about $9.94
Round trip
$19.88
5.02 gal · 19 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.94 $19.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.12 $22.23
Premium $4.78 $11.99 $23.99
Diesel $5.62 $14.12 $28.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodstock and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 11:48:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.