Trip from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Aquia Harbour, VA

Drive Time

3h 4m

Distance

156.9 mi

253 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 53m ★

6 AM

3h 5m

8 AM

3h 28m

10 AM

3h 13m

12 PM

3h 10m

3 PM

3h 14m

5 PM

3h 27m

8 PM

2h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Portsmouth Heights, VA

Daniel Miller

Aquia Harbour, VA

David Kanigan

Trip Overview

Traveling from Portsmouth Heights to Aquia Harbour covers 156.9 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 4 minutes. This highway-focused trip is straightforward enough to complete in a single day, making it an efficient choice for those heading north through Virginia. You will spend roughly 76% of your journey on major thoroughfares, including I-64, I-95, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Budgeting around $25 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for the one-way trek. Since both the origin and destination remain within the Southeast region, the environment stays consistent as you transition between these two Virginia communities.

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

78.5 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip defined by major interstate transit rather than winding backroads. The road’s personality is primarily a highway grind, requiring you to maintain focus through heavy traffic flow for the majority of the 156.9-mile distance. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted segment while navigating a 62.5-mile stretch on I-64. Because the route is 76% highway-based, the drive feels fast-paced and utilitarian. Transitions between the different interstates are frequent, so stay alert for merging traffic as you navigate the core segments of your journey.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 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 62.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 156.9 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 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

18.9 mi into trip | ~28m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 1A Toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond

82.2 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

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 200 Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

82.6 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 295 North: Washington

95.8 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 43A Toward I 95 North: Washington

155.3 mi into trip | ~3h in

Take the exit toward US 1: Aquia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 143A Toward US 1: Aquia

Towns Along This Route

Between Portsmouth Heights, VA and Aquia Harbour, VA, road signs point toward Richmond and Rocky Mount.

Richmond

18.9 mi in | ~28m

Rocky Mount

82.2 mi in | ~1h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	62.5 mi	1h 9m
I 95	56.1 mi	1h 1m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	11.9 mi	12m
Hampton Roads Beltway	9.7 mi	12m
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel	4.3 mi	5m
Portsmouth Boulevard	2.1 mi	4m
Taylor Road	2 mi	4m
Washington Drive	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 62.5 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights, VA and Aquia Harbour, VA.

Start on Vick Street

143 ft · 6 sec · Vick Street

Continue on Vick Street

320 ft · 17 sec · Vick Street

Turn left onto Byers Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Byers Avenue

Turn right onto VA 337

2.1 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Taylor Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Taylor Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Pughsville Road

525 ft · 16 sec · Pughsville Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 664 North: Newport News Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 664

3.5 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 664

4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

Continue on I 664

6.2 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 53 sec

Exit 1A Toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 64

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 64

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

61 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 64

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 32 sec

Exit 200 Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

1.3 mi · 2 min

Toward I 295 North: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 295

12 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

2.4 mi · 2 min

Exit 43A Toward I 95 North: Washington Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95

46 mi · 49 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 17

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 95; US 17

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 95

8.8 mi · 10 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Exit 143A Toward US 1: Aquia Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto US 1

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Richmond Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Washington Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Washington Drive

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Richmond Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Richmond Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Aquia Drive

376 ft · 10 sec · Aquia Drive

Arrive at destination

Aquia Drive

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 3-hour and 4-minute drive, plan your departure to avoid peak congestion times on the heavily traveled I-95 corridor. Since you only have one scheduled stop, use that time effectively to stretch and refuel so you can maintain momentum for the remainder of the trip. Given the $25 fuel estimate, it is wise to fill up before hitting the busiest stretches of the highway to avoid higher prices at busy service plazas. Flexibility is your biggest advantage on a trip this length, so keep an eye on real-time traffic updates to adjust your pace if you hit unexpected delays on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 78.5 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA, or about 1h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.5 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 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 78.5 miles or 1h 34m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aquia Harbour, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 156.9 miles and 3h 4m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 62.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.5 mi from Portsmouth Heights, VA · 1h 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

78 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

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.5 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.5 miles.

Arriving in Aquia Harbour, VA

The final approach into Aquia Harbour, 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 Aquia Harbour, 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

$25.11 one way

$50.22 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$27.36	$54.72
premium	$4.78	$29.51	$59.03
diesel	$5.64	$34.86	$69.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	47.1	$16.47	$7.53
Efficient EV	39.2	$13.73	$6.28
EV Truck/SUV	62.8	$21.97	$10.04

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Portsmouth Heights, VA

Evening in Portsmouth Heights on Sunday

Local time

6:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aquia Harbour, VA

Evening in Aquia Harbour on Sunday

Local time

6:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Middletown, MD

78 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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 4m 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 Aquia Harbour, VA covers 156.9 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, I 95, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 78.5 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 $25.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Portsmouth Heights, VA and Aquia Harbour, VA, road signs point toward Richmond and Rocky Mount.

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Trip from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Aquia Harbour, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Aquia Harbour, VA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Portsmouth Heights, VA

Aquia Harbour, VA

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 4m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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