Origin
Portsmouth, VA
Evening in Portsmouth on Sunday
Local time
7:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portsmouth, VA to Fort Hunt, VA
Drive Time
3h 46m
Distance
188.3 mi
303 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
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6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
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
Charles Miller
Fort Hunt, VA
arnaud audoin
Trip Overview
The drive from Portsmouth, VA to Fort Hunt, VA covers 188.3 miles and takes about 3h 46m 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 $30.14 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
94.2 miles from Portsmouth, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 46m drive with frequent turns across 188.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Portsmouth, VA to Fort Hunt, VA is easy. At 3h 46m 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 Fort Hunt, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Effingham Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| London Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 58 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| VA 135 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| VA 135 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| College Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Effingham Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth, VA and Fort Hunt, 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
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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
27 mi
·
31 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Fort Belvoir, Mount Vernon, Gunston Hall, Lorton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 North: Fort Belvoir, Mount Vernon, Gunston Hall, Lorton
26
Continue on Richmond Highway
9.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Richmond Highway
27
Turn straight
397 ft
·
10 sec
28
Turn straight onto Sherwood Hall Lane
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Sherwood Hall Lane
29
Turn right onto Parkers Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkers Lane
30
Continue on Collingwood Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Collingwood Road
31
Turn right
249 ft
·
20 sec
32
Turn right
220 ft
·
16 sec
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 94.2 miles from Portsmouth, VA, or about 1h 53m 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.2 miles or 1h 53m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Hunt, 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.
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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, VA
This is one driving day of about 188.3 miles and 3h 46m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.2 mi from Portsmouth, VA · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 94.2 miles from Portsmouth, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Hunt, VA
The final approach into Fort Hunt, 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 Fort Hunt, 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
$30.14 one way
$60.27 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $32.83 | $65.67 |
| premium | $4.78 | $35.42 | $70.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.83 | $83.67 |
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: 65.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.5 | 0 | $19.77 | $9.04 |
| Efficient EV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.48 | $7.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.3 | 0 | $26.36 | $12.05 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Fort Hunt, VA
Evening in Fort Hunt on Sunday
Local time
7:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
94 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
1 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 46m 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 Fort Hunt, VA covers 188.3 miles and takes about 3h 46m 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 94.2 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 $30.14 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 Fort Hunt, VA is easy. At 3h 46m 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 Fort Hunt, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Portsmouth, VA to Fort Hunt, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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