Road Trips from Portsmouth Heights, VA
Looking for a road trip from Portsmouth Heights? You've got options ranging from quick, scenic drives to longer excursions. Many routes offer a straightforward, mostly highway experience with a high drive score, perfect for a day trip. Several destinations are within a few hours and boast access to national parks, including Colonial National Historical Park and Fort Monroe National Monument. For a more extended adventure, a longer drive to the west opens up even more possibilities, with one option even recommending an overnight stay.
Total Routes
9
Shortest
3.1h
With Parks Nearby
9
Full-day getaway
Gordonsville, VA
3h 8m159.1 mi one way
This is your quickest option, clocking in at just over 3 hours and 159 miles. It's a mostly highway drive with a high 9 drive score, and you'll be near Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument, and Petersburg National Battlefield. The terrain is mostly flat, making for an easy day trip.
Brightwood, VA
3h 47m182.6 mi one way
A bit further than Gordonsville at 182 miles and 3.8 hours, this route also scores a 9 for its mostly highway profile. It offers access to Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument, and Shenandoah National Park. The drive is mostly flat terrain, ideal for a day trip.
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Shawnee Land, VA
5h 4m244.3 mi one way
This trip takes you 244 miles and about 5.1 hours, with a mix of highway and surface roads and a drive score of 9. You'll have access to Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park, and Fort Monroe National Monument. The terrain is gently rolling.
Stephens City, VA
4h 35m226.9 mi one way
At 226 miles and 4.6 hours, this mostly highway route has a drive score of 9. It provides access to Colonial National Historical Park, Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, and Fort Monroe National Monument. The terrain is mostly flat, suitable for a day trip.
New Market, VA
4h 30m216.2 mi one way
This 216-mile drive takes around 4.5 hours with a drive score of 9, featuring a mix of highway and surface roads. You'll be near Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument, and Shenandoah National Park. The gently rolling terrain makes for a pleasant day trip.
Massanutten, VA
4h 7m200.5 mi one way
Covering 200 miles and taking about 4.1 hours, this route uses mixed highway and surface roads and scores a 9. It offers proximity to Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument, and Shenandoah National Park. The terrain details are not specified.
Atkins, VA
6h 54m367.6 mi one way
This is one of your longer day trip options at 367 miles and 6.9 hours. The mostly highway drive has a score of 8 and includes access to Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument, and Booker T Washington National Monument. Expect gently rolling terrain.
Long-haul ideas
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Gordonsville, VA
3h 8m159.1 mi one way
Shawnee Land, VA
5h 4m244.3 mi one way
Brightwood, VA
3h 47m182.6 mi one way
Stephens City, VA
4h 35m226.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers mild weather for exploring the parks accessible from these routes, including Shenandoah National Park and Colonial National Historical Park.
Summer
Summer is ideal for utilizing the park access points like Fort Monroe National Monument, with many destinations being a manageable day trip.
Fall
Fall foliage viewing is possible on drives with gently rolling terrain, and the numerous park options provide scenic backdrops.
Winter
Winter road conditions are generally favorable on the mostly highway routes, making shorter day trips feasible, though park accessibility may vary.
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