Traveling from Linton Hall to Portsmouth covers 190.2 miles of Virginia landscape, typically requiring about 3 hours and 48 minutes of road time. Because this journey is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay, keeping your itinerary flexible. You should budget approximately $30 for fuel to complete the trip. Utilizing a combination of Dumfries Road, I-95, and I-64, the route keeps you within the Southeast region throughout the entire drive. It is a straightforward, highway-focused path that serves as a practical connection between these two points in Virginia. Whether you are heading to the coast for business or a quick getaway, the trip is efficient enough to tackle in one go.
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
95.1 miles from Linton Hall, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
66.8 mi
1h 14m
I 64
62.7 mi
1h 9m
Dumfries Road
13.6 mi
19m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
14m
Hampton Roads Beltway
7.2 mi
9m
Western Freeway
5.8 mi
7m
Prince William Parkway
4.6 mi
6m
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 66.8 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linton Hall, VA and Portsmouth, VA.
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Start on SR 621
0.6 mi·1 min·Devlin Road
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Turn right onto University Boulevard
0.8 mi·1 min·University Boulevard
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Enter roundabout onto University Boulevard
86 ft·2 sec·University Boulevard
4
Continue on University Boulevard
0.2 mi·34 sec·University Boulevard
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Enter roundabout onto University Boulevard
86 ft·2 sec·University Boulevard
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Continue on University Boulevard
1.5 mi·3 min·University Boulevard
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Turn right onto VA 234
4.6 mi·6 min·Prince William Parkway
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Continue on VA 234
14 mi·19 min·Dumfries Road
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
10
Merge onto I 95
18 mi·20 min·I 95
Use the straight lane.
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 84AToward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va BeachUse 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 28AToward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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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 264Toward I 664 South: Downtown Newport News, Suffolk, ChesapeakeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 664
6.1 mi·7 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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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
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 8BToward VA 135 South: College Drive, ChurchlandUse the right lane.
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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
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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
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward VA 141 South: Downtown PortsmouthUse the right lane.
26
Turn straight onto US 58
1.2 mi·2 min·London Boulevard
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Turn right onto VA 141
0.1 mi·11 sec·Effingham Street
Use the right lane.
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Turn left onto High Street
0.5 mi·1 min·High Street
Use the left lane.
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Continue on High Street
201 ft·20 sec·High Street
Use the left lane.
30
Arrive at destination
High Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3 hour and 48 minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since traffic patterns on I-95 can be unpredictable, check local conditions before you depart from Linton Hall to avoid potential bottlenecks. Given the $30 fuel estimate, topping off your tank before hitting the interstate can save you from having to stop at higher-priced highway stations. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that avoids peak rush hour congestion near the urban centers. Keep your focus on the I-64 transition, as this is a key turning point that will guide you toward your final destination in Portsmouth.
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 95.1 miles from Linton Hall, VA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.8 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 42 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.1 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
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 Linton Hall, 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 Linton Hall, VA
This is one driving day of about 190.2 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Linton Hall, 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 66.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 179.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|University Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto University Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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88.6 mi into trip|~1h 48m 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
103.5 mi into trip|~2h 4m 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
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167.5 mi into trip|~3h 16m 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...
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179.5 mi into trip|~3h 31m 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
$29.74 one way
$59.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$32.52
$65.04
premium
$4.70
$35.20
$70.40
diesel
$5.61
$41.99
$83.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.1
0
$19.97
$9.13
Efficient EV
47.6
0
$16.64
$7.61
EV Truck/SUV
76.1
0
$26.63
$12.17
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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 17, 2026
Origin
Linton Hall, VA
Afternoon
in Linton Hall on Sunday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Scattered Rain Showers
NW 6 to 10 mph39% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Portsmouth, VA
Afternoon
in Portsmouth on Sunday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
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
3h 48m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
$15
near mile 150.9
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
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
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 170.6
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...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 105
The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a primarily highway-focused experience, as 74% of your journey takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the interstate, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 66.8 miles along I-95. The drive begins with local transitions via Dumfries Road before merging into the faster, high-traffic flow of the state's main arteries. While it lacks the winding character of rural backroads, the route offers a steady, predictable pace for those looking to reach Portsmouth quickly. Prepare for the transition from the interior landscape to the coastal environment as you navigate the final segments of the interstate network.
74% 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: 66.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 1.6 miles in near University Boulevard.
Driving Effort9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 190.2 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 1.6 miles (University Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 88.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
396 ft-2 ft
Total Climb
284 ft
Total Descent
522 ft
Highest Point
396 ft
~13.6 mi in
Elevation Range
398 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Linton Hall, VA and Portsmouth, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Chesapeake and Churchland.
Norfolk
88.6 mi in|~1h 48m
Va Beach
88.6 mi in|~1h 48m
Virginia Beach
103.5 mi in|~2h 4m
Suffolk
167.5 mi in|~3h 16m
Chesapeake
167.5 mi in|~3h 16m
Churchland
179.5 mi in|~3h 31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 190.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.8 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (University Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 88.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.5 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 (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Portsmouth, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.
