Drive Time
5h 19m
Distance
238.4 mi
384 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
Photo: Jon Eliya
The drive from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Cedar Bluff, VA covers 238.4 miles and takes about 5h 19m 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 $38.15 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
119.2 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 19m drive with frequent turns across 238.4 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
This is a straightforward 5h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Cedar Bluff, 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 Cedar Bluff, 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
Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Petersburg
Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery
Turn left onto Rives Road
Take the ramp right toward I 95 North
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone
Merge slight right onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
Continue on Airport Street
Continue on New Cox Road
Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway
Continue on East Colonial Trail Road
Continue on East Colonial Trail
Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway
Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway
Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard
Continue on Challenger Avenue Northeast
Continue on Orange Avenue Northeast
Turn left onto Gus W Nicks Boulevard Northeast
Continue on Gus Nicks Boulevard
Turn right onto South Pollard Street
Turn slight right onto West Virginia Avenue
Continue on Dale Avenue Southeast
Continue on Jamison Avenue Southeast
Continue on Elm Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto 4th Street Southeast
Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto 5th Street Southeast
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.2 miles or 2h 40m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar Bluff, 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 238.4 miles and 5h 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.2 mi from Portsmouth Heights, VA · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 119.2 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cedar Bluff, 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 Cedar Bluff, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$38.15 one way
$76.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $41.57 | $83.14 |
| premium | $4.78 | $44.85 | $89.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.96 | $105.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.5 | 0 | $25.03 | $11.44 |
| Efficient EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.86 | $9.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.4 | 1 | $33.38 | $15.26 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in Portsmouth Heights on Saturday
Local time
7:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Cedar Bluff on Saturday
Local time
7:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
88°F
Middletown, MD
119 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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