Trip from Aquia Harbour, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA

Drive Time

3h 6m

Distance

159.1 mi

256 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 54m ★

6 AM

3h 6m

8 AM

3h 29m

10 AM

3h 14m

12 PM

3h 12m

3 PM

3h 15m

5 PM

3h 28m

8 PM

2h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Aquia Harbour, VA

David Kanigan

Portsmouth Heights, VA

Daniel Miller

Trip Overview

Traveling from Aquia Harbour to Portsmouth Heights covers 159.1 miles across Virginia, typically taking about 3 hours and 6 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a straightforward, highway-focused journey, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $25 for fuel to complete the trek. The route primarily utilizes I-95, I-64, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, keeping you within the Southeast region for the duration of the trip. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, this drive offers a practical connection between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

79.6 miles from Aquia Harbour, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip defined by high-speed transit, as 76% of your total mileage is spent on major highways. The experience is largely an interstate grind, focused on efficiency rather than winding backroads. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 62.7 miles while navigating I-64. As you transition between these primary arteries, you will notice the road surface and traffic patterns shift, though the focus remains squarely on getting you to your destination as quickly as possible. Prepare for a consistent, high-speed pace that requires steady attention throughout the 159.1-mile journey.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Washington Drive.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 159.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Washington Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Washington Drive

Turn right onto Washington Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

59.3 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 84A Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va B...

74.2 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 28A Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

138.1 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 264 Toward I 664 South: Downtown Newport News, Suff...

155 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 11B Toward VA 337 East: Portsmouth Boulevard, Ports...

Towns Along This Route

Between Aquia Harbour, VA and Portsmouth Heights, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach, Virginia Beach, Suffolk and Chesapeake.

Norfolk

59.3 mi in | ~1h 7m

Va Beach

59.3 mi in | ~1h 7m

Virginia Beach

74.2 mi in | ~1h 23m

Suffolk

138.1 mi in | ~2h 36m

Chesapeake

138.1 mi in | ~2h 36m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	62.7 mi	1h 9m
I 95	57.8 mi	1h 3m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	13 mi	14m
Hampton Roads Beltway	12.1 mi	15m
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel	4.3 mi	5m
Portsmouth Boulevard	3.5 mi	6m
Washington Drive	0.5 mi	1m
Richmond Drive	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 62.7 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aquia Harbour, VA and Portsmouth Heights, VA.

Start on Aquia Drive

376 ft · 16 sec · Aquia Drive

Turn left onto Richmond Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Richmond Drive

Turn right onto Washington Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Washington Drive

Use the straight lane.

Continue on SR 610

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Garrisonville Road

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 95: I-95 south

Merge onto I 95

9.2 mi · 10 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

49 mi · 53 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

1.9 mi · 2 min

Exit 84A Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Merge onto I 295

13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min

Exit 28A Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 64

63 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 64

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 36 sec

Exit 264 Toward I 664 South: Downtown Newport News, Suffolk, Chesapeake Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 664

6.1 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 664

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

Continue on I 664

5.9 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 11B Toward VA 337 East: Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto VA 337

3.5 mi · 6 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Byers Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Byers Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Vick Street

464 ft · 20 sec · Vick Street

Arrive at destination

Vick Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Since the route is relatively short, a single well-timed stop is usually sufficient to refresh yourself before finishing the drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, keeping the $25 estimate in mind, though it is always wise to fill up before hitting the busiest stretches of the interstate. Because you will spend most of your time on I-95 and I-64, check for construction or congestion reports on these specific highways before you leave your driveway. Utilizing that one planned stop effectively will help you maintain comfort for the final leg into Portsmouth Heights.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 79.6 miles from Aquia Harbour, VA, or about 1h 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 79.6 miles or 1h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portsmouth Heights, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Aquia Harbour, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Aquia Harbour, VA

This is one driving day of about 159.1 miles and 3h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Aquia Harbour, VA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 62.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 79.6 mi from Aquia Harbour, VA · 1h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

80 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.6 miles from Aquia Harbour, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.7 miles.

Arriving in Portsmouth Heights, VA

The final approach into Portsmouth Heights, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Portsmouth Heights, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.46 one way

$50.92 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$27.74	$55.48
premium	$4.78	$29.93	$59.86
diesel	$5.64	$35.35	$70.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	47.7	$16.71	$7.64
Efficient EV	39.8	$13.92	$6.36
EV Truck/SUV	63.6	$22.27	$10.18

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Aquia Harbour, VA

Evening in Aquia Harbour on Sunday

Local time

6:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Portsmouth Heights, VA

Evening in Portsmouth Heights on Sunday

Local time

6:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Middletown, MD

80 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 6m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Aquia Harbour, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA covers 159.1 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, I 95, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 79.6 miles from Aquia Harbour, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Aquia Harbour, VA and Portsmouth Heights, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach, Virginia Beach, Suffolk and Chesapeake.

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Trip from Aquia Harbour, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Portsmouth Heights, VA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Aquia Harbour, VA

Portsmouth Heights, VA

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 6m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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