Origin
Portsmouth, VA
Morning in Portsmouth on Wednesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portsmouth, VA to Bon Air, VA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
104.2 mi
168 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
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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Bon Air, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Portsmouth, VA to Bon Air, VA covers 104.2 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, Western Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.5 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.29 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
52.1 miles from Portsmouth, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 104.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.5 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 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 70.5 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 1.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 104.2 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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...
8
8.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VA 135 North: College Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward VA 135 North: College Drive
9
21.4 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
7
92.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 193A
Toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
7
98.6 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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VA 146
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 146 toward Powhite Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Powhite Parkway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Portsmouth, VA and Bon Air, VA, road signs point toward Hampton and Richmond.
Hampton
9.7 mi in
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~14m
Richmond
21.4 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 70.5 mi | 1h 18m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Western Freeway | 6 mi | 8m |
| Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Downtown Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Powhite Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| London Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| VA 146 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 70.5 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth, VA and Bon Air, 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
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Western Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward VA 135: College Drive
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward VA 135 North: College Drive
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto VA 135
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
College Drive
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton
11
Merge onto I 664
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
12
Continue on I 664
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
13
Continue on I 664
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 64
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
69 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 193A
Toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto VA 33
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Nine Mile Road
19
Enter roundabout onto North 25th Street
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 25th Street
20
Continue on North 25th Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North 25th Street
21
Enter roundabout onto North 25th Street
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 25th Street
22
Continue on North 25th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 25th Street
23
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Main Street
24
Turn left onto South 21st Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 21st Street
25
At end of road, turn right onto Dock Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dock Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto US 360; US 60 ALT
306 ft
·
12 sec
·
South 14th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto East Canal Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Canal Street
28
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward VA 195 Toll West
29
Merge onto VA 195
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 146
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
VA 146
Toward Powhite Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31
Merge onto VA 76
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Powhite Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
33
Merge onto VA 76
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Powhite Parkway
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SR 686 West: Jahnke Road
Use the slight right lane.
35
Turn straight onto SR 686
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jahnke Road
36
Turn sharp right onto SR 678
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Buford Road
37
Turn left onto SR 718
14 ft
·
0 sec
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Rockaway Road
38
Arrive at destination
SR 718
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 52.1 miles from Portsmouth, VA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.1 miles or 1h 3m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bon Air, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 104.2 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Portsmouth, 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 70.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.1 mi from Portsmouth, VA · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 52.1 miles from Portsmouth, 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 70.5 miles.
Arriving in Bon Air, VA
The final approach into Bon Air, 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 Bon Air, 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
$16.29 one way
$32.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.82 | $35.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.29 | $38.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.01 | $46.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.94 | $5.00 |
| Efficient EV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.12 | $4.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.59 | $6.67 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Bon Air, VA
Morning in Bon Air on Wednesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Middletown, MD
52 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
14 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 8m 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 Bon Air, VA covers 104.2 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, Western Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.1 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 $16.29 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 29 significant decision points across 104.2 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Portsmouth, VA and Bon Air, VA, road signs point toward Hampton and Richmond.
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