Origin
Hampden Sydney, VA
Night in Hampden Sydney on Sunday
Local time
9:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampden Sydney, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
140.6 mi
226 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
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6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampden Sydney, VA
Talha Resitoglu
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Daniel Miller
Trip Overview
The drive from Hampden Sydney, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA covers 140.6 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kingsville Road, Farmville Road, Holly Farms Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.50 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.3 miles from Hampden Sydney, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 39m drive with frequent turns across 140.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kingsville Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hampden Sydney, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is easy. At 2h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hampden Sydney, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farmville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Holly Farms Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Patrick Henry Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hull Street Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commonwealth Centre Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| VA 288 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Kingsville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampden Sydney, VA and Portsmouth Heights, VA.
1
Start on College Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
College Road
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Kingsville Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kingsville Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farmville Road
190 ft
·
4 sec
·
Farmville Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto Farmville Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Farmville Road
5
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
6
Merge slight left
6.9 mi
·
8 min
7
Turn left onto Holly Farms Road
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Holly Farms Road
8
Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway
17 mi
·
21 min
·
Patrick Henry Highway
9
Continue on Hull Street Road
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Hull Street Road
10
Turn right onto Commonwealth Centre Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Commonwealth Centre Parkway
11
Take the ramp straight
62 ft
·
2 sec
12
Keep slight right to continue on VA 288 South
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
VA 288 South
13
Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Petersburg
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 95 South: Petersburg
15
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
16
Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
VA 10 East: Hopewell
17
Continue on West Hundred Road
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
West Hundred Road
18
Continue on West Randolph Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Randolph Road
19
Continue on James River Drive
15 mi
·
19 min
·
James River Drive
20
Continue on Colonial Trail West
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Colonial Trail West
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rolfe Highway
22
Take the exit right
148 ft
·
6 sec
23
Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Colonial Trail East
24
Continue on Old Stage Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Old Stage Highway
25
Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Brewers Neck Boulevard
26
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
27
Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Carrollton Boulevard
28
Continue on Bridge Road
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Bridge Road
29
Keep slight left to continue on Bridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
30
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
31
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
32
Take the exit slight right toward VA 337 East: Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
VA 337 East: Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth
33
Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
34
Turn left onto Byers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Byers Avenue
35
Turn right onto Vick Street
463 ft
·
20 sec
·
Vick Street
36
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.3 miles from Hampden Sydney, VA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.3 miles or 1h 19m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portsmouth Heights, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hampden Sydney, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Hampden Sydney, VA
This is one driving day of about 140.6 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hampden Sydney, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.3 mi from Hampden Sydney, VA · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 70.3 miles from Hampden Sydney, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$22.50 one way
$45.00 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $24.52 | $49.03 |
| premium | $4.78 | $26.45 | $52.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.24 | $62.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.76 | $6.75 |
| Efficient EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.30 | $5.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.68 | $9.00 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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 Heights, VA
Night in Portsmouth Heights on Sunday
Local time
9:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
70 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
26 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 39m 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 Hampden Sydney, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA covers 140.6 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kingsville Road, Farmville Road, Holly Farms Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.3 miles from Hampden Sydney, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.50 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Hampden Sydney, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is easy. At 2h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hampden Sydney, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hampden Sydney, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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