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Trip from Portsmouth, VA to Blackstone, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

120.3 mi

194 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 27m ★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m

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

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Portsmouth, VA

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town in Virginia

Blackstone, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Portsmouth, VA to Blackstone, VA covers 120.3 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Cox Road, James River Drive, Colonial Trail West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23 miles on New Cox Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.81 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

60.2 miles from Portsmouth, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 120.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 37m drive with frequent turns across 120.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Cox Road is the longest continuous segment at about 23 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near VA 141 / London Boulevard.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 120.3 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 0.6 miles (VA 141 / London Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | VA 141 / London Boulevard

Turn left onto VA 141 / London Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward US 58, VA 164: Western Freeway, Midtown Tunnel

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 58, VA 164: Western Freeway, Midtown...
6
81.9 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward I 85 South, I 95 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 85 South, I 95 South
8
82.4 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
8
88.9 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | US 460

Take the exit onto US 460 toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 61 Toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Portsmouth, VA to Blackstone, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Lynchburg along the way.

Lynchburg

88.9 mi in | ~1h 57m | via US 460

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Cox Road 23 mi 26m
James River Drive 14.6 mi 19m
Colonial Trail West 13.3 mi 15m
Benns Church Boulevard 12.1 mi 15m
Colonial Trail East 9.9 mi 11m
Western Freeway 7.4 mi 9m
Bridge Road 6.5 mi 11m
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike 6.3 mi 7m
Longest stretch: New Cox Road — 23 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth, VA and Blackstone, VA.

1

Start on High Street

0.5 mi · 56 sec · High Street
2

Turn right onto VA 141

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Effingham Street
3

Turn left onto VA 141

1.1 mi · 1 min · London Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward US 58, VA 164: Western Freeway, Midtown Tunnel Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto US 58; VA 164

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway
6

Continue on VA 164

7.4 mi · 9 min · Western Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on US 17

6.5 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 17

2.4 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
9

Turn left onto Brewers Neck Boulevard

2.9 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
10

Merge onto US 258; VA 10

12 mi · 15 min · Benns Church Boulevard
11

Continue on VA 10

9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
12

Turn left onto VA 10; VA 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rolfe Highway
13

Turn right onto VA 10

13 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
14

Continue on VA 10

15 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
15

Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
16

Turn left onto VA 156 Business

1.8 mi · 2 min · Winston Churchill Drive
17

Continue on VA 36

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Oaklawn Boulevard
18

Continue on VA 36

1.0 mi · 1 min · Woodlawn Street
19

Continue on VA 36

1.0 mi · 1 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
20

Continue on VA 36

4.3 mi · 5 min · East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 85 South, I 95 South
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham Use the slight left lane.
23

Merge onto I 85

6.3 mi · 7 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
24

Take the exit onto US 460

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 460
Exit 61 Toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg Use the slight right lane.
25

Continue on US 460

1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street
26

Continue on US 460

23 mi · 26 min · New Cox Road
27

Continue on US 460

3.7 mi · 4 min · East Colonial Trail Highway
28

Turn left onto US 460 Business

2.4 mi · 3 min · Cox Road
29

Continue on US 460 Business

1.0 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
30

Turn left onto East Broad Street

70 ft · 3 sec · East Broad Street
31

Arrive at destination

East Broad Street

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.2 miles from Portsmouth, VA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23 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 26 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.2 miles or 1h 19m 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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blackstone, 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.

+

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 120.3 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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.
The longest stretch is on New Cox Road for about 23 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.2 mi from Portsmouth, VA · 1h 19m into the drive

Downtown Waverly, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waverly, VA

60 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

Newport News, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waverly, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.2 miles from Portsmouth, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Blackstone, VA

The final approach into Blackstone, 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 Blackstone, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 87.1
Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed
View on nps.gov
Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour $15 near mile 37.3
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe National Monument

National Monument

Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 4.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.81 one way

$37.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $20.57 $41.14
premium $4.70 $22.26 $44.53
diesel $5.61 $26.56 $53.12

Estimated Tolls: $0.44

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (6.3 mi) $0.44

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Base Portsmouth

Portsmouth, VA

Non-Networked

14 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Norfolk, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Hopewell, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Colonial Heights, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Petersburg, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Portsmouth, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Colonial Heights, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Colonial Heights, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Non-Networked: 9 Tesla: 8 ChargePoint Network: 7 eVgo Network: 3 FORD_CHARGE: 2 CHARGESMART_EV: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.1 0 $12.63 $5.77
Efficient EV 30.1 0 $10.53 $4.81
EV Truck/SUV 48.1 0 $16.84 $7.70

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Portsmouth, VA

Afternoon in Portsmouth on Thursday

Local time

3:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blackstone, VA

Afternoon in Blackstone on Thursday

Local time

3:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Waverly, VA

60 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

3 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

2h 37m 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 Blackstone, VA covers 120.3 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Cox Road, James River Drive, Colonial Trail West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.2 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 $18.81 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 120.3 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 0.6 miles (VA 141 / London Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Portsmouth, VA to Blackstone, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Lynchburg along the way.

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