Road Trips from Portsmouth Heights, VA
From Portsmouth Heights, you've got a solid mix of day trip and longer excursions. Most options are within a 5-hour drive on mostly highway routes with a drive score of 9, featuring mostly flat or gently rolling terrain. You'll also find plenty of park access nearby, including historical sites and national parks, making these drives great for history buffs or nature lovers looking for a quick escape.
Total Routes
25
Shortest
3.1h
With Parks Nearby
25
Full-day getaway
Gordonsville, VA
3h 8m159.1 mi one way
This is your closest option at 159 miles and 3.1 hours. It offers a drive score of 9 and mostly flat terrain, making it a straightforward day trip. You'll pass by Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument, and Petersburg National Battlefield along the way.
Brightwood, VA
3h 47m182.6 mi one way
At 182.6 miles and 3.8 hours, this route is slightly longer than Gordonsville but still a manageable day trip with a drive score of 9. The terrain is mostly flat. You'll have access to Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument, and Shenandoah National Park.
Staunton, VA
3h 53m201.6 mi one way
Weekend trip
21 total in this range
Cana, VA
6h 2m300.9 mi one way
Roanoke, VA
5h 19m237.2 mi one way
Collinsville, VA
5h 3m225 mi one way
Shawnee Land, VA
5h 4m244.3 mi one way
This 244.3-mile drive takes 5.1 hours and has a drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, a change from the flatter routes. Nearby parks include Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park, and Fort Monroe National Monument.
Lowes Island, VA
4h 9m207.8 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
Browse by Mood
Cana, VA
6h 2m300.9 mi one way
Roanoke, VA
5h 19m237.2 mi one way
Gordonsville, VA
3h 8m159.1 mi one way
Collinsville, VA
5h 3m225 mi one way
Roanoke, VA
5h 19m237.2 mi one way
Great Falls, VA
4h 1m202 mi one way
New Market, VA
4h 30m216.2 mi one way
Staunton, VA
3h 53m201.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The spring offers opportunities to explore the historical parks and enjoy the emerging greenery on drives with mostly flat or gently rolling terrain.
Summer
Summer drives are well-suited for the mostly highway routes, with ample park access for outdoor exploration.
Fall
Fall colors would complement the gently rolling terrain on these routes, with historical and national parks providing scenic backdrops.
Winter
Winter travel is feasible on the mostly highway routes, though park accessibility might vary.
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