Trip from Portsmouth, VA to Brambleton, VA

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Drive Time

4h 13m

Distance

204.8 mi

330 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

4h 1m ★

6 AM

4h 14m

8 AM

4h 40m

10 AM

4h 23m

12 PM

4h 21m

3 PM

4h 25m

5 PM

4h 39m

8 PM

4h 6m

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

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Portsmouth, VA

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Brambleton, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Portsmouth, VA to Brambleton, VA covers 204.8 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, I 64, Dumfries Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

102.4 miles from Portsmouth, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 13m highway drive covering 204.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 66 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 66 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 204.8 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 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; at 84.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 31 key points

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

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

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

84.7 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 200 Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

85.1 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 295 North: Washington

98.3 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 43A Toward I 95 North: Washington

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 Brambleton, VA, road signs point toward Richmond and Rocky Mount.

Richmond

21.4 mi in | ~29m

Rocky Mount

84.7 mi in | ~1h 39m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	66 mi	1h 13m
I 64	62.5 mi	1h 9m
Dumfries Road	14.2 mi	20m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	11.9 mi	12m
Hampton Roads Beltway	7 mi	8m
Gum Spring Road	6.7 mi	11m
Western Freeway	6 mi	8m
Prince William Parkway	5.5 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 66 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on High Street

0.5 mi · 56 sec · High Street

Turn right onto VA 141

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Effingham Street

Turn left onto VA 141

1.1 mi · 1 min · London Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward US 58, VA 164: Western Freeway, Midtown Tunnel Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 58; VA 164

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway

Continue on VA 164

6.0 mi · 8 min · Western Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Toward VA 135: College Drive Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 10 sec

Toward VA 135 North: College Drive Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto VA 135

1.1 mi · 1 min · College Drive

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Toward I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton

Merge onto I 664

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

Continue on I 664

4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

Continue on I 664

6.2 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 53 sec

Exit 1A Toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 64

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 64

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

61 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 64

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 32 sec

Exit 200 Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

1.3 mi · 2 min

Toward I 295 North: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 295

12 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit

2.4 mi · 2 min

Exit 43A Toward I 95 North: Washington Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95

46 mi · 49 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 17

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 95; US 17

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 95

19 mi · 21 min · I 95

Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 152B Toward VA 234 North: Manassas Use the right lane.

Continue on VA 234

14 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

Continue on VA 234

5.5 mi · 7 min · Prince William Parkway

Turn right onto SR 1566

1.8 mi · 3 min · Sudley Manor Drive

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto VA 234 BUS

4.5 mi · 8 min · Sudley Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto SR 659

6.7 mi · 11 min · Gum Spring Road

Turn left onto US 50

1.1 mi · 1 min · Little River Turnpike

Turn right onto SR 3171

2.8 mi · 4 min · Northstar Boulevard

Turn right onto Sullivans Cove Square

366 ft · 20 sec · Sullivans Cove Square

Turn left onto Camilla Springs Square

257 ft · 13 sec · Camilla Springs Square

Turn right onto Nelsonville Terrace

240 ft · 16 sec · Nelsonville Terrace

Turn left

127 ft · 14 sec

Turn left

126 ft · 14 sec

Turn left

13 ft · 1 sec

Arrive at 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 102.4 miles from Portsmouth, VA, or about 2h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66 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 102.4 miles or 2h 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brambleton, 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 204.8 miles and 4h 13m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 66 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 102.4 mi from Portsmouth, VA · 2h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

102 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

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.4 miles from Portsmouth, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66 miles.

Arriving in Brambleton, VA

The final approach into Brambleton, 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 Brambleton, 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

$32.03 one way

$64.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$35.02	$70.04
premium	$4.70	$37.90	$75.81
diesel	$5.61	$45.22	$90.43

Estimated Tolls: $0.07

Little River Turnpike (1.1 mi) $0.07

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

$32

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61.4	0	$21.50	$9.83
Efficient EV	51.2	0	$17.92	$8.19
EV Truck/SUV	81.9	1	$28.67	$13.11

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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 data refreshed 1 hour from now

Origin

Portsmouth, VA

Late night in Portsmouth on Wednesday

Local time

4:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brambleton, VA

Late night in Brambleton on Wednesday

Local time

4:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Middletown, MD

102 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

4 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

4h 13m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Brambleton, VA covers 204.8 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, I 64, Dumfries Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 102.4 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 $32.03 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Portsmouth, VA and Brambleton, VA, road signs point toward Richmond and Rocky Mount.

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