Origin
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Evening in Portsmouth Heights on Sunday
Local time
8:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Suffolk, VA
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Daniel Miller
Suffolk, VA
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Suffolk, VA covers 16 miles and takes about 24m 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 $2.56 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
8 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 16 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shea 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 Suffolk, VA is easy. At 24m 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 Suffolk, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| 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.
Longest stretch:
Shea Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights, VA and Suffolk, VA.
1
Start on Vick Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Vick Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Shea Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Shea Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Portsmouth Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Victory Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Victory Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Belmont Avenue
354 ft
·
7 sec
·
Belmont Avenue
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 264 West: Bowers Hill
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 264 West: Bowers Hill
7
Merge slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
9
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
11
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue on West Military Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Military Highway
13
Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 13 Business South, US 58 Business West, US 460 Business West: Downtown, Suffolk
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 13 Business South, US 58 Business West, US 460 Business West: Downtown, Suffolk
15
Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
16
Continue on East Constance Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Constance Road
17
Turn left onto East Pinner Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pinner Street
18
Turn right onto East Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Washington Street
19
Turn left onto South Saratoga Street
164 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Saratoga Street
20
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 8 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA, or about 12m 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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Suffolk, 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 16 miles and 24m.
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 8 mi from Portsmouth Heights, VA · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Suffolk, VA
The final approach into Suffolk, 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 Suffolk, 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
$2.56 one way
$5.12 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| premium | $4.78 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Suffolk, VA
Evening in Suffolk on Sunday
Local time
8:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
8 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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 Suffolk, VA covers 16 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shea Street, Portsmouth Boulevard, Victory Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 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 $2.56 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 Suffolk, VA is easy. At 24m 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 Suffolk, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Suffolk, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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