Origin
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Morning in Portsmouth Heights on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Bon Air, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
101.7 mi
164 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Daniel Miller
Bon Air, VA
Sami Aksu
Trip Overview
Portsmouth Heights, VA to Bon Air, VA is 101.7 miles and takes about 2h 7m via I 64, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Virginia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward highway-focused trip, making it a convenient option for a quick relocation or a day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, so expect a consistent pace. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.9 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 70.5 mi | 1h 18m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Downtown Expressway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Portsmouth Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Taylor Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Powhite Parkway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| VA 146 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 70.5 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights, VA and Bon Air, VA.
1
Start on Vick Street
143 ft
·
6 sec
·
Vick Street
2
Continue on Vick Street
320 ft
·
17 sec
·
Vick Street
3
Turn left onto Byers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Byers Avenue
4
Turn right onto VA 337
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Taylor Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Taylor Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Pughsville Road
525 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pughsville Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 664 North: Newport News
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 664
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
9
Continue on I 664
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
10
Continue on I 664
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 64
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
69 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 193A
Toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight onto VA 33
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Nine Mile Road
16
Enter roundabout onto North 25th Street
148 ft
·
2 sec
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North 25th Street
17
Continue on North 25th Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North 25th Street
18
Enter roundabout onto North 25th Street
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 25th Street
19
Continue on North 25th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 25th Street
20
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Main Street
21
Turn left onto South 21st Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 21st Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto Dock Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dock Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 360; US 60 ALT
306 ft
·
12 sec
·
South 14th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto East Canal Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Canal Street
25
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward VA 195 Toll West
26
Merge onto VA 195
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 146
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
VA 146
Toward Powhite Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto VA 76
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Powhite Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
30
Merge onto VA 76
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Powhite Parkway
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SR 686 West: Jahnke Road
Use the slight right lane.
32
Turn straight onto SR 686
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Jahnke Road
33
Turn sharp right onto SR 678
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Buford Road
34
Turn left onto SR 718
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Rockaway Road
35
Arrive at destination
SR 718
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short drive of just over 2 hours, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning, perhaps around 9:00 AM, should help you avoid the heaviest commuter traffic. With only 101.7 miles, you won't need to worry about extensive fuel stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Monitor your fuel gauge, especially before the 70.5-mile stretch on I 64. There are no designated stops in the data, so plan any breaks around your personal needs as you see fit.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.9 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 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 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.9 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bon Air, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Portsmouth Heights, 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 Portsmouth Heights, VA
This is one driving day of about 101.7 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 70.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.9 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.5 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 255 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 96.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Taylor Road
Turn right onto Taylor Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
18.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
6
21.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
90.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 193A
Toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
7
96.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
VA 146
Keep slight left at fork onto VA 146 toward Powhite Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Powhite Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.90 one way
$31.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.82 | $37.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.45 | $44.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.68 | $4.88 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.90 | $4.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.24 | $6.51 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Bon Air, VA
Morning in Bon Air on Tuesday
Local time
9:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Williamsburg, VA
51 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
16 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 7m 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?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 76% of the journey on major interstates. You'll encounter a significant 70.5-mile stretch primarily on I 64, offering a consistent and fast-paced experience. The Hampton Roads Beltway and the Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel are key segments that keep you moving efficiently. Expect smooth sailing for the majority of the trip, with minimal slowdowns unless traffic dictates otherwise. The character remains largely highway-centric from start to finish.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.5 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near Taylor Road.
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 25 significant decision points across 101.7 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 2.5 miles (Taylor Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Bon Air, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Richmond along the way.
Richmond
18.9 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 101.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.5 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Bon Air, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (Taylor Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.1 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bon Air, 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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