Origin
Portsmouth, VA
Late night in Portsmouth on Saturday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Portsmouth, VA to Belle Haven, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
192.6 mi
310 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 32m
★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portsmouth, VA
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Belle Haven, VA
Francesco Ungaro
Trip Overview
The drive from Portsmouth, VA to Belle Haven, VA covers 192.6 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Effingham Street, London Boulevard, US 58 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.12 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.3 miles from Portsmouth, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 192.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 45m drive with frequent turns across 192.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Effingham 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Portsmouth, VA to Belle Haven, VA is easy. At 3h 45m 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, VA to Belle Haven, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Effingham Street | — | — |
| London Boulevard | — | — |
| US 58 | — | — |
| Martin Luther King Freeway | — | — |
| Western Freeway | — | — |
| VA 135 | — | — |
| VA 135 North | — | — |
| College Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Effingham Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth, VA and Belle Haven, VA.
1
Start on High Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn right onto Effingham Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Effingham Street
3
Turn left onto London Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
London Boulevard
4
Take the ramp slight right toward US 58, VA 164: Western Freeway, Midtown Tunnel
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 58, VA 164: Western Freeway, Midtown Tunnel
5
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Freeway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Martin Luther King Freeway
6
Continue on Western Freeway
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Western Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward VA 135: College Drive
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
VA 135: College Drive
8
Keep slight right to continue on VA 135 North: College Drive
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
VA 135 North: College Drive
9
Turn straight onto College Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
College Drive
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton
11
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
12
Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
13
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
15
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
16
Keep slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295 North: Washington
19
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 North: Washington
21
Merge slight right
46 mi
·
49 min
22
Keep slight right
1.6 mi
·
1 min
23
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
24
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
41 min
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95 North, I 495 East: Baltimore
26
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway (Local)
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Beltway (Local)
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 1: Alexandria, Fort Belvoir
28
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Fort Belvoir
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1 South: Fort Belvoir
29
Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
344 ft
·
7 sec
·
Richmond Highway
30
Take the exit slight right toward Fort Hunt Road: Old Richmond Highway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Fort Hunt Road: Old Richmond Highway
31
Turn left onto Fort Hunt Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Hunt Road
32
Turn right onto Hunting Cove Place
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hunting Cove Place
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 96.3 miles from Portsmouth, VA, or about 1h 52m 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 42 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.3 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belle Haven, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Portsmouth, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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, VA
This is one driving day of about 192.6 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Portsmouth, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.3 mi from Portsmouth, VA · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.3 miles from Portsmouth, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Belle Haven, VA
The final approach into Belle Haven, 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 Belle Haven, 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
$30.12 one way
$60.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.93 | $65.86 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.65 | $71.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.52 | $85.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.8 | 0 | $20.22 | $9.24 |
| Efficient EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.85 | $7.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77 | 0 | $26.96 | $12.33 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Belle Haven, VA
Late night in Belle Haven on Saturday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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 45m 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, VA to Belle Haven, VA covers 192.6 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Effingham Street, London Boulevard, US 58. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.3 miles from Portsmouth, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.12 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.
The drive from Portsmouth, VA to Belle Haven, VA is easy. At 3h 45m 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, VA to Belle Haven, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Portsmouth, VA to Belle Haven, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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