Origin
Kenbridge, VA
Morning in Kenbridge on Sunday
Local time
10:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Kenbridge, 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 48m
Distance
116.9 mi
188 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
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6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenbridge, VA
Flávio Santos
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Daniel Miller
Trip Overview
Kenbridge, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is 116.9 miles and takes about 2h 48m via Southampton Parkway and Christanna Highway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a single-day trip focused on getting you from the Southeast region of Virginia to another spot within the same region. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roadways, making it a straightforward drive. Plan for a quick, efficient journey with minimal fuss, perfect for when you need to cover ground without a lot of complexity.
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
58.4 miles from Kenbridge, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton Parkway | 62.1 mi | 1h 20m |
| Christanna Highway | 12 mi | 17m |
| Governor Harrison Parkway | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Pleasant Shade Drive | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| West Atlantic Street | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Dundas Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Danieltown Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| West Military Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Southampton Parkway
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenbridge, VA and Portsmouth Heights, VA.
1
Start on SR 1101
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
2
Turn left onto SR 1110
520 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Grace Street
3
Turn right onto VA 137; VA 138
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East 5th Avenue
4
Continue on VA 137; VA 138
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Hill Road
5
Turn left onto VA 137
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Dundas Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on VA 137
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Dundas Road
7
Continue on VA 137
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Danieltown Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto VA 46
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Christanna Highway
9
Continue on VA 46
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Windsor Avenue
10
Continue on VA 46
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Church Street
11
Turn left onto US 58 Business
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on US 58 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lawrenceville Plank Road
13
Take the ramp onto US 58 Business
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 58 Business
14
Merge onto US 58
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Governor Harrison Parkway
15
Continue on US 58
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Pleasant Shade Drive
16
Continue on US 58
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Atlantic Street
17
Continue on US 58
62 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Southampton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Military Highway
19
Continue on US 58; US 460 ALT
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Military Highway
20
Continue on US 58; US 460 ALT
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Airline Boulevard
21
Turn left onto Elmhurst Lane
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmhurst Lane
22
Turn right onto Cherokee Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherokee Road
23
Turn left onto City Park Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
City Park Avenue
24
Turn right onto Vick Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Vick Street
25
Arrive at destination
Vick Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 48-minute drive time, this trip is comfortably achievable in a single day. Aim to depart Kenbridge in the morning to make the most of daylight and ensure you arrive with ample time. With only one stop recommended, you can plan for a brief break midway or closer to your destination. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 62.1-mile stretch on Southampton Parkway, as services might be less frequent in certain areas. The estimated fuel cost of $18 suggests a budget-friendly journey.
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 58.4 miles from Kenbridge, VA, or about 1h 26m 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 26 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.4 miles or 1h 26m 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 15m
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 Kenbridge, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Kenbridge, VA
This is one driving day of about 116.9 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Kenbridge, 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 Southampton Parkway for about 62.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.4 miles from Kenbridge, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southampton Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 24.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 1110 / South Grace Street
Turn left onto SR 1110 / South Grace Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
VA 137; VA 138 / East 5th Avenue
Turn right onto VA 137; VA 138 / East 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
VA 137 / Dundas Road
Turn left onto VA 137 / Dundas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
VA 46 / Christanna Highway
At end of road, turn right onto VA 46 / Christanna Highway
Navigation decision point
3
24.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 58 Business / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 58 Business / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.28 one way
$36.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.99 | $39.98 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.64 | $43.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.81 | $51.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.27 | $5.61 |
| Efficient EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.37 | $7.48 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Morning in Portsmouth Heights on Sunday
Local time
10:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Emporia, VA
58 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
13 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
2h 48m 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.
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...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 116.9
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 62% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You'll encounter stretches like the 62.1-mile segment on Southampton Parkway, which offers a consistent pace. While primarily a highway experience, the route incorporates other main roads like Christanna Highway and Governor Harrison Parkway, which may offer a slightly different driving feel. Expect a generally smooth and direct progression across the landscape, with the bulk of the miles covered efficiently on higher-speed routes.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.1 mi on Southampton Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southampton Parkway and Christanna Highway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 1110 / South Grace Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kenbridge, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is easy. At 2h 48m with 62% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 1110 / South Grace Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (VA 137; VA 138 / East 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (VA 137 / Dundas Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 116.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.1 miles on Southampton Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 1110 / South Grace Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (VA 137; VA 138 / East 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (VA 137 / Dundas Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Monroe National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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