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Trip from Hampden Sydney, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

140.6 mi

226 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 29m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m

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

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Downtown Hampden Sydney, VA, VA

Hampden Sydney, VA

Talha Resitoglu

Downtown Portsmouth Heights, VA, VA

Portsmouth Heights, VA

Daniel Miller

Trip Overview

This 140.6-mile drive from Hampden Sydney, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a 0% highway share, suggesting a more direct, community-focused journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $23, making it an economical option for a day excursion. Given the relatively short distance and the nature of the drive, it’s well-suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your timing. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of Virginia.

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

70.3 miles from Hampden Sydney, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kingsville Road — —
Farmville Road — —
Holly Farms Road — —
Patrick Henry Highway — —
Hull Street Road — —
Commonwealth Centre Parkway — —
VA 288 South — —
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Kingsville Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampden Sydney, VA and Portsmouth Heights, VA.

1

Start on College Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · College Road
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto Kingsville Road

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Kingsville Road
3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farmville Road

190 ft · 4 sec · Farmville Road
4

Exit the roundabout onto Farmville Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmville Road
5

Take the exit right

0.3 mi · 35 sec
6

Merge slight left

6.9 mi · 8 min
7

Turn left onto Holly Farms Road

9.3 mi · 12 min · Holly Farms Road
8

Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway

17 mi · 21 min · Patrick Henry Highway
9

Continue on Hull Street Road

14 mi · 19 min · Hull Street Road
10

Turn right onto Commonwealth Centre Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Commonwealth Centre Parkway
11

Take the ramp straight

62 ft · 2 sec
12

Keep slight right to continue on VA 288 South

0.3 mi · 40 sec · VA 288 South
13

Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

12 mi · 14 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
14

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Petersburg

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 95 South: Petersburg
15

Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

1.5 mi · 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
16

Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

0.3 mi · 39 sec · VA 10 East: Hopewell
17

Continue on West Hundred Road

6.8 mi · 10 min · West Hundred Road
18

Continue on West Randolph Road

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road
19

Continue on James River Drive

15 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
20

Continue on Colonial Trail West

13 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
21

At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rolfe Highway
22

Take the exit right

148 ft · 6 sec
23

Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
24

Continue on Old Stage Highway

12 mi · 15 min · Old Stage Highway
25

Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard

2.8 mi · 3 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
26

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 20 sec
27

Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard

2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
28

Continue on Bridge Road

6.2 mi · 10 min · Bridge Road
29

Keep slight left to continue on Bridge Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bridge Road
30

Take the exit straight

0.3 mi · 37 sec
31

Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

3.1 mi · 3 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
32

Take the exit slight right toward VA 337 East: Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth

0.3 mi · 36 sec · VA 337 East: Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth
33

Turn straight onto Portsmouth Boulevard

3.5 mi · 6 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
34

Turn left onto Byers Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Byers Avenue
35

Turn right onto Vick Street

463 ft · 20 sec · Vick Street
36

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just under 2 hours and 40 minutes, this 140.6-mile trip from Hampden Sydney to Portsmouth Heights offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but consider an early start to maximize your day. The $23 fuel cost is modest, so you won't need to worry excessively about finding gas stations. Since this is a 'turn-heavy local drive,' pay close attention to your GPS and be prepared for frequent directional changes. With only one recommended stop and no particularly long stretches, you can easily complete this route in a single day without feeling rushed.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.3 miles from Hampden Sydney, VA, or about 1h 19m 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 31 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.3 miles or 1h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portsmouth Heights, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hampden Sydney, 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 Hampden Sydney, VA

This is one driving day of about 140.6 miles and 2h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Hampden Sydney, 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.

Downtown Hopewell, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hopewell, VA

70 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.

Popular next leg

Hopewell, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA

72.4 mi · 1h 38m

Pacing Suggestions

Kenbridge, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hopewell, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.3 miles from Hampden Sydney, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Wild Rose Cafe Inc

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Chester, Virginia

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.3

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18043181189

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

A Place Of Miracles Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 60.3

Hours: 4–6 pm

+18042366887

Visit website

Wild Rose Cafe Inc

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.3

Chester, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18043181189

Visit website

The Lilly Pad

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 60.3

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18045071997

Visit website

Sandlot Cafe & Catering

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 70.3

Hopewell, Virginia

Hours: Closed

+18043343338

A Place Of Miracles Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 60.3

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 4–6 pm

+18042366887

Visit website

Gather Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 140.6

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Ordnance Cafe

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 70.3

Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia

Ford Charge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 140.6

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 50.2

Midlothian, Virginia

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 140.6

Portsmouth, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Chevrolet Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 50.2

Midlothian, Virginia

+18048187660

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 50.2

Midlothian, Virginia

+18668167584

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 130.5

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+33172676914

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 130.5

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 140.6

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Isle of Wight County Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 120.5

Smithfield, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17573561223

Visit website

The Beauty Cafe Luxury Salons

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 60.3

Chesterfield, Virginia

Visit website

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 140.6

Portsmouth, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17573938591

Visit website

Chippokes Farm and Forestry Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 110.5

Surry, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+17572943439

Visit website

Wishing Tree

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 140.6

Norfolk, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.99 one way

$43.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $24.04 $48.08
premium $4.70 $26.02 $52.04
diesel $5.61 $31.04 $62.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.2 0 $14.76 $6.75
Efficient EV 35.2 0 $12.30 $5.62
EV Truck/SUV 56.2 0 $19.68 $9.00

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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 18, 2026

Origin

Hampden Sydney, VA

Late night in Hampden Sydney on Sunday

Local time

3:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Portsmouth Heights, VA

Late night in Portsmouth Heights on Sunday

Local time

3:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

80°F

Hopewell, VA

70 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

2 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

2h 39m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 140.6-mile route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Kingsville Road, Farmville Road, and Holly Farms Road, rather than high-speed highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests a route with frequent turns and perhaps more varied scenery than a typical interstate. The journey is characterized by its local feel, offering a different driving experience than a long highway haul.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Kingsville Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hampden Sydney, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is easy. At 2h 39m 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 Hampden Sydney, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 140.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hampden Sydney, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Portsmouth Heights, VA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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