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Trip from Lake Ridge, VA to Portsmouth, VA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 30m

Distance

178.8 mi

288 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 18m ★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m

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

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Downtown Lake Ridge, VA, VA

Lake Ridge, VA

Dominik Gryzbon

independent city in Virginia, United States

Portsmouth, VA

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Trip Overview

This 178.8-mile drive from Lake Ridge, VA, to Portsmouth, VA, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 3 hours and 30 minutes. It's ideal as a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of around $28. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, including I-95 and I-64, with a portion on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The route is entirely within Virginia, moving you from the Southeast region to the Southeast region, and offers a practical, efficient way to travel between these two points.

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

89.4 miles from Lake Ridge, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 72.7 mi 1h 21m
I 64 62.7 mi 1h 9m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 13 mi 14m
Hampton Roads Beltway 7.2 mi 9m
Western Freeway 5.8 mi 7m
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel 4.3 mi 5m
College Drive 1.4 mi 2m
Old Bridge Road 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 72.7 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Ridge, VA and Portsmouth, VA.

1

Start on Woodfern Court

451 ft · 23 sec · Woodfern Court
2

Turn left onto SR 2185

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Antietam Road
3

Turn left onto SR 641

1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Bridge Road
4

Turn right onto SR 640

0.5 mi · 1 min · Minnieville Road
5

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 23 sec
6

Continue on SR 1781

1.2 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward Prince William Parkway
8

Merge onto VA 294

469 ft · 8 sec · Prince William Parkway
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 95 South: Richmond
10

Merge onto I 95

24 mi · 28 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

49 mi · 53 min · I 95
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit

1.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 84A Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13

Merge onto I 295

13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min
Exit 28A Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 64

63 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 36 sec
Exit 264 Toward I 664 South: Downtown Newport News, Suffolk, Chesapeake Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto I 664

6.1 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 664

4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
19

Continue on I 664

1.1 mi · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 8B Toward VA 135 South: College Drive, Churchland Use the right lane.
21

Continue on VA 135

1.4 mi · 2 min · College Drive
Use the straight lane.
22

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward VA 164 East: Downtown Portsmouth
23

Merge onto VA 164

5.8 mi · 7 min · Western Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Merge onto US 58; VA 164

0.7 mi · 46 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway
25

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward VA 141 South: Downtown Portsmouth Use the right lane.
26

Turn straight onto US 58

1.2 mi · 2 min · London Boulevard
27

Turn right onto VA 141

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Effingham Street
Use the right lane.
28

Turn left onto High Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · High Street
Use the left lane.
29

Continue on High Street

201 ft · 20 sec · High Street
Use the left lane.
30

Arrive at destination

High Street

Trip Plan

With a driving time of just 3 hours and 30 minutes, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, but consider an early start to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Hampton Roads area. There's one recommended stop, which is more than enough for a trip of this length, allowing you to complete it without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel; while the estimated cost is $28, it's always wise to fill up before embarking on the 72.7-mile stretch on I-95 to ensure uninterrupted travel.

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 89.4 miles from Lake Ridge, VA, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.7 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 39 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.4 miles or 1h 43m 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 48m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lake Ridge, 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 Lake Ridge, VA

This is one driving day of about 178.8 miles and 3h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Lake Ridge, 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 I 95 for about 72.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in southeastern Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Windsor, VA

89 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

Bowling Green, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Highland Springs, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.4 miles from Lake Ridge, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.7 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 45min in 1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+15407107025

Visit website

Himalayan Heritage Restaurant & Bar VA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fredericksburg, Virginia

1.6 mi

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Williamsburg, Virginia

1.5 mi

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Dubai Girls Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glen Allen, Virginia

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h 30m in / 2h to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18044001505

Cafe Stella

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Norfolk, Virginia

2.3 mi

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+15407107025

Visit website

Himalayan Heritage Restaurant & Bar VA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+15409934252

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17572580007

Visit website

Castiglia's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15408917300

Visit website

Sun's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Quinton, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18049325037

Visit website

Brickmakers Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Lorton, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17036469486

Visit website

Armetta's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Woodbridge, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17036801505

Visit website

Roberto Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Sandston, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18042222250

Visit website

Dubai Girls Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Glen Allen, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18044001505

Cafe Stella

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Norfolk, Virginia

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

+17576250461

Visit website

Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters and Petite Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Yorktown, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+17578723020

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Portsmouth, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hampton, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Norfolk, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hampton, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

National Museum of the Marine Corps

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.2 mi from route Moderately

Triangle, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

Visit website

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Portsmouth, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17573938591

Visit website

Lee Hall Mansion

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17578883371

Visit website

Sandy Bottom Nature Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hampton, Virginia

+17578254657

Visit website

River Mill Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Occoquan Historic District, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17034901918

Visit website

Occoquan Regional Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Lorton, Virginia

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+17036902121

Visit website

The Weems-Botts Museum & Annex

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Dumfries, Virginia

Hours: Closed

+17032212218

Visit website

Stafford Civil War Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Stafford, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15406584864

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 28.6 and 168 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
28.6 mi into trip | ~37m in | I 95

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
77.2 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 84A Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va B...
8
92 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 28A Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
8
156 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Take the exit toward I 664 South: Downtown Newport News, Suffolk, Chesapeake

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 264 Toward I 664 South: Downtown Newport News, Suff...
8
168 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in

Take the exit toward VA 135 South: College Drive, Churchland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 8B Toward VA 135 South: College Drive, Churchland

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.96 one way

$55.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $30.57 $61.14
premium $4.70 $33.09 $66.18
diesel $5.61 $39.48 $78.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.6 0 $18.77 $8.58
Efficient EV 44.7 0 $15.65 $7.15
EV Truck/SUV 71.5 0 $25.03 $11.44

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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 20, 2026

Origin

Lake Ridge, VA

Morning in Lake Ridge on Tuesday

Local time

7:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Portsmouth, VA

Morning in Portsmouth on Tuesday

Local time

7:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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

3h 30m 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.

Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $15 near mile 135.6
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument

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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 154.1
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

25 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 92.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience, with 79% of the drive on major interstates. You'll encounter a 72.7-mile stretch on I-95, offering a substantial period of consistent driving. The Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway also contributes to the high-speed, direct nature of this trip. While largely focused on efficient travel, the transition between these main arteries ensures a dynamic, though still highway-centric, progression across the landscape.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.7 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.6 miles in near I 95.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 178.8 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 28.6 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lake Ridge, VA and Portsmouth, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Chesapeake and Churchland.

Norfolk

77.2 mi in | ~1h 30m

Va Beach

77.2 mi in | ~1h 30m

Virginia Beach

92 mi in | ~1h 46m

Suffolk

156 mi in | ~2h 59m

Chesapeake

156 mi in | ~2h 59m

Churchland

168 mi in | ~3h 14m

About the Cities

Arriving in Portsmouth, VA

Full guide →

Portsmouth is in Virginia, within the United States of America.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 178.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 72.7 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Portsmouth, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 28.6 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Petersburg National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Portsmouth, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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