Origin
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Evening in Portsmouth Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portsmouth Heights, VA to East Highland Park, VA
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
92.5 mi
149 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
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6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Daniel Miller
East Highland Park, VA
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Trip Overview
Spanning 92.5 miles across southeastern Virginia, this trip from Portsmouth Heights to East Highland Park is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 53 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $15 for fuel to cover the distance. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region, you will remain within the same geographic and cultural landscape throughout your travels. It is a highly practical route for those looking to reach their destination efficiently without unnecessary detours.
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
46.3 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 74% of your journey spent on high-speed roads that keep you moving steadily toward your destination. You will navigate via I-64, the Hampton Roads Beltway, and the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel as you transition between urban and suburban corridors. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 68.1 miles on I-64, requiring you to maintain focus during extended periods of interstate travel. While the route is largely defined by its utilitarian interstate design, the variety of interchanges and bridge-tunnel infrastructure keeps the experience from feeling purely repetitive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 68.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near Taylor Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 92.5 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 2.5 miles (Taylor Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.5 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Taylor Road
Turn right onto Taylor Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
18.9 mi into trip
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~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
6
21.1 mi into trip
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~31m in
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I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
87.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward Laburnum Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 195
Toward Laburnum Avenue
7
88.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Portsmouth Heights, VA to East Highland Park, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Richmond along the way.
Richmond
18.9 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 68.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| North Laburnum Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Portsmouth Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Taylor Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| South Laburnum Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Byers Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 68.1 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights, VA and East Highland Park, VA.
1
Start on Vick Street
143 ft
·
6 sec
·
Vick Street
2
Continue on Vick Street
320 ft
·
17 sec
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Vick Street
3
Turn left onto Byers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Byers Avenue
4
Turn right onto VA 337
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
Use the none lane.
5
Turn right onto Taylor Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Taylor Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Pughsville Road
525 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pughsville Road
Use the none lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 664 North: Newport News
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 664
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on I 664
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
10
Continue on I 664
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 64
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 64
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
67 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
I 64
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 195
Toward Laburnum Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
170 ft
·
4 sec
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn slight right onto South Laburnum Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Laburnum Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on North Laburnum Avenue
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Laburnum Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left onto Fenwick Street
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Fenwick Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Fenwick Street
Trip Plan
Given the total travel time of under two hours, you have significant flexibility in your departure schedule, though avoiding peak traffic hours on the Hampton Roads Beltway will help ensure a smoother trip. Since there are no mandatory stops included in this 92.5-mile itinerary, you can easily adjust your pace to suit your personal schedule. Keep an eye on your fuel levels before merging onto I-64 to avoid needing to exit early for a refill. Since the longest stretch is 68.1 miles, try to handle any necessary adjustments or vehicle checks before hitting that portion of the highway to maintain your momentum.
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 46.3 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.1 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 46.3 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Highland Park, 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 92.5 miles and 1h 53m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 68.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.3 mi from Portsmouth Heights, VA · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 46.3 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.1 miles.
Arriving in East Highland Park, VA
The final approach into East Highland Park, 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 East Highland Park, 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
$14.80 one way
$29.61 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.13 | $32.26 |
| premium | $4.78 | $17.40 | $34.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.71 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.95 | $5.92 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
East Highland Park, VA
Evening in East Highland Park on Sunday
Local time
6:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
46 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
1 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 53m 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 East Highland Park, VA covers 92.5 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.3 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 $14.80 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 92.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (Taylor Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Portsmouth Heights, VA to East Highland Park, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Richmond along the way.
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