Drive Time
6h 2m
Distance
300.9 mi
484 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
The drive from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Cana, VA covers 300.9 miles and takes about 6h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shea Street, Portsmouth Boulevard, Victory Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
150.4 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 2m drive with frequent turns across 300.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Cana, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shea Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portsmouth Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Victory Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belmont Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 264 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 664 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 13 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights, VA and Cana, VA.
Start on Vick Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Shea Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Portsmouth Boulevard
Turn right onto Victory Boulevard
Turn right onto Belmont Avenue
Take the ramp straight toward I 264 West: Bowers Hill
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
Keep slight left
Continue on West Military Highway
Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
Continue on Courtland Road
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Rocky Mt N.C.
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 158: Roanoke Rapids, Murfreesboro, Weldon
Turn right onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway
Turn straight onto East Littleton Road
Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway
Continue straight
Continue straight
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right onto Flemingtown Road
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Keep slight left
Keep slight right
Keep slight right
Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward NC 74 West
Continue on Winston-Salem Northern Beltway
Keep slight left to continue on US 52 North: Mount Airy
Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on South Andy Griffith Parkway
Continue on Fancy Gap Highway
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.4 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cana, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Portsmouth Heights, 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 Portsmouth Heights, VA
This is one driving day of about 300.9 miles and 6h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.4 mi from Portsmouth Heights, VA · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 150.4 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cana, 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 Cana, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$48.16 one way
$96.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $52.47 | $104.94 |
| premium | $4.78 | $56.60 | $113.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.85 | $133.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.3 | 1 | $31.59 | $14.44 |
| Efficient EV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.33 | $12.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.4 | 1 | $42.13 | $19.26 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Portsmouth Heights on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Cana on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
66°F
West Raleigh, NC
150 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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