The drive from Portsmouth, VA to Mount Hermon, VA covers 197.5 miles and takes about 4h 27m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Portsmouth Boulevard, Highway 58, Governor Harrison Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.1 miles on Portsmouth Boulevard.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.88 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
98.7 miles from Portsmouth, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 27m. Total distance: 197.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Portsmouth, VA to Mount Hermon, VA covers 197.5 miles and takes about 4h 27m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Portsmouth Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 62.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near I 264; US 460 ALT.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 197.5 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 0.9 miles (I 264; US 460 ALT): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|I 264; US 460 ALT
Merge onto I 264; US 460 ALT
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
6.4 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
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7.5 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
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 13A-B
Toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suff...
5
138.3 mi into trip|~3h 5m in|US 58 / Clarksville Bypass
Turn straight onto US 58 / Clarksville Bypass toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, Danville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: So...
5
197.4 mi into trip|~4h 26m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
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 Mount Hermon, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Danville along the way.
Danville
138.3 mi in|~3h 5m|via US 58
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi
1h 21m
Highway 58
41.2 mi
53m
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi
30m
Philpott Road
19.7 mi
25m
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.3 mi
8m
Franklin Turnpike
5.7 mi
10m
I 264
5.5 mi
7m
South Boston Highway
5.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Portsmouth Boulevard
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth, VA and Mount Hermon, VA.
1
Start on High Street
0.5 mi·54 sec·High Street
2
Turn left onto VA 141
0.3 mi·40 sec·Effingham Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·15 sec
Toward I 264 West
4
Merge onto I 264; US 460 ALT
5.5 mi·7 min·I 264; US 460 ALT
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·47 sec
Toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, RichmondUse the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 664
0.4 mi·31 sec·Hampton Roads Beltway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·54 sec
Exit 13A-BToward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military HighwayUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
9
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
2.4 mi·3 min·West Military Highway
10
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
62 mi·1 hr 21 min·Portsmouth Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 58
5.2 mi·7 min·Courtland Road
12
Continue on US 58
6.3 mi·8 min·Pleasant Shade Drive
13
Continue on US 58
23 mi·30 min·Governor Harrison Parkway
14
Continue on US 58
1.2 mi·2 min·Piney Pond Road
15
Continue on US 58
3.5 mi·5 min·Highway 58
16
Continue on US 58
1.1 mi·1 min·East Atlantic Street
17
Continue on US 58
3.5 mi·4 min·South Hill Bypass
18
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.2 mi·4 min·Highway 1
19
Continue on US 58
19 mi·24 min·Highway 58
20
Turn straight onto US 58
4.0 mi·5 min·Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, DanvilleUse the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 58; VA 49
19 mi·24 min·Highway 58
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi·25 min·Philpott Road
23
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi·7 min·South Boston Highway
24
Continue on US 58; US 360
2.9 mi·4 min·South Boston Road
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward US 29 North: Lynchburg
26
Merge onto US 29
2.1 mi·2 min·Danville Expressway
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi·44 sec
28
Continue on VA 41
5.7 mi·10 min·Franklin Turnpike
29
Turn left
50 ft·5 sec
30
Turn right
115 ft·8 sec
31
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 98.7 miles from Portsmouth, VA, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 43 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.7 miles or 2h 12m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Hermon, 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 197.5 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 Portsmouth Boulevard for about 62.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98.7 mi from Portsmouth, VA
· 2h 12m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
13 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.88 one way
$61.77 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$33.77
$67.54
premium
$4.70
$36.55
$73.11
diesel
$5.61
$43.61
$87.21
Estimated Tolls: $0.40
Franklin Turnpike
(5.7 mi)$0.40
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
$31
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.3
0
$20.74
$9.48
Efficient EV
49.4
0
$17.28
$7.90
EV Truck/SUV
79
0
$27.65
$12.64
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Late night
in Portsmouth on Saturday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mount Hermon, VA
Late night
in Mount Hermon on Saturday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Lawrenceville, VA
99 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
17 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
4h 27m 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 Mount Hermon, VA covers 197.5 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Portsmouth Boulevard, Highway 58, Governor Harrison Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.7 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 $30.88 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 197.5 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 0.9 miles (I 264; US 460 ALT): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Portsmouth, VA to Mount Hermon, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Danville along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Monroe National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
