Origin
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Late night in Portsmouth Heights on Wednesday
Local time
2:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Williamsburg, VA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
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6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Daniel Miller
Williamsburg, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Williamsburg, VA covers 45.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vick Street, Byers Avenue, Portsmouth Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.12 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
22.8 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 45.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vick Street 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 Portsmouth Heights, VA to Williamsburg, VA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Portsmouth Heights, VA to Williamsburg, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vick Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Byers Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portsmouth Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Taylor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pughsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 664 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Vick Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights, VA and Williamsburg, VA.
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Start on Vick Street
144 ft
·
7 sec
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Vick Street
2
Continue on Vick Street
322 ft
·
18 sec
·
Vick Street
3
Turn left onto Byers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Byers Avenue
4
Turn right onto Portsmouth Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Taylor Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Taylor Road
6
Turn left onto Pughsville Road
525 ft
·
17 sec
·
Pughsville Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 664 North: Newport News
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 664 North: Newport News
8
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
9
Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
10
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
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I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
12
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
13
Keep slight left
19 mi
·
21 min
14
Take the exit slight left toward VA 143 West: Williamsburg
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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VA 143 West: Williamsburg
15
Turn straight onto Merrimac Trail
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Merrimac Trail
16
Continue on 2nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Page Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Page Street
18
Continue on York Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
York Street
19
Continue on Francis Street East
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Francis Street East
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Boundary Street
390 ft
·
23 sec
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South Boundary Street
21
Turn sharp left onto Jamestown Road
13 ft
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Jamestown Road
22
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 22.8 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA, or about 32m 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 45.5 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.8 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williamsburg, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Portsmouth Heights, 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 Portsmouth Heights, VA
This is one driving day of about 45.5 miles and 1h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Portsmouth Heights, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Portsmouth Heights, VA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 45.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Williamsburg, VA
The final approach into Williamsburg, 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 Williamsburg, 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
$7.12 one way
$14.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Williamsburg, VA
Late night in Williamsburg on Wednesday
Local time
2:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Middletown, MD
23 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
17 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
1h 5m 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 Portsmouth Heights, VA to Williamsburg, VA covers 45.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vick Street, Byers Avenue, Portsmouth Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.12 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.
The drive from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Williamsburg, VA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Portsmouth Heights, VA to Williamsburg, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Williamsburg, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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