Origin
Bon Air, VA
Late night in Bon Air on Wednesday
Local time
4:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bon Air, VA to Portsmouth, VA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
106 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bon Air, VA
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Portsmouth, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bon Air, VA to Portsmouth, VA covers 106 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, Western Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.2 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53 miles from Bon Air, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 9m highway drive covering 106 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.2 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 73.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 106 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 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville,...
8
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 75
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th...
9
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
8
83.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m 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...
8
95.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward VA 135 South: College Drive, Churchland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 8B
Toward VA 135 South: College Drive, Churchland
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bon Air, VA and Portsmouth, VA, road signs point toward Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport, Virginia Beach, Suffolk and Chesapeake - among others.
Charlottesville
8.6 mi in
|
~13m
Norfolk
8.6 mi in
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~13m
Richmond International Airport
8.6 mi in
|
~13m
Virginia Beach
9.5 mi in
|
~15m
Suffolk
83.2 mi in
|
~1h 38m
Chesapeake
83.2 mi in
|
~1h 38m
Churchland
95.3 mi in
|
~1h 53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 73.2 mi | 1h 22m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| Western Freeway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Downtown Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Powhite Parkway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| College Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| London Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 73.2 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bon Air, VA and Portsmouth, VA.
1
Start on SR 718
14 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rockaway Road
2
Turn right onto SR 678
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Buford Road
3
Turn sharp left onto SR 686
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Jahnke Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway North
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto VA 76
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Powhite Parkway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Powhite Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
VA 146
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto VA 195
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 75
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 64
73 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 64
Use the straight lane.
14
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.
15
Merge onto I 664
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 664
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
17
Continue on I 664
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 8B
Toward VA 135 South: College Drive, Churchland
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on VA 135
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
College Drive
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward VA 164 East: Downtown Portsmouth
21
Merge onto VA 164
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Western Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto US 58; VA 164
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Martin Luther King Freeway
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward VA 141 South: Downtown Portsmouth
Use the right lane.
24
Turn straight onto US 58
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
London Boulevard
25
Turn right onto VA 141
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Effingham Street
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto High Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on High Street
201 ft
·
20 sec
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
28
Arrive at destination
High Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53 miles from Bon Air, VA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.2 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portsmouth, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bon Air, 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 Bon Air, VA
This is one driving day of about 106 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bon Air, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 73.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53 mi from Bon Air, VA · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53 miles from Bon Air, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.2 miles.
Arriving in Portsmouth, VA
The final approach into Portsmouth, 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, 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
$16.58 one way
$33.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.12 | $36.25 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.40 | $46.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.84 | $6.78 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Portsmouth, VA
Late night in Portsmouth on Wednesday
Local time
4:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Middletown, MD
53 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
14 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
2h 9m 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 Bon Air, VA to Portsmouth, VA covers 106 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, Western Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53 miles from Bon Air, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 106 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bon Air, VA and Portsmouth, VA, road signs point toward Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport, Virginia Beach, Suffolk and Chesapeake - among others.
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