Origin
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Morning in Portsmouth Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Deltaville, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
69.4 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Daniel Miller
Deltaville, VA
Eric Joseph
Trip Overview
Portsmouth Heights, VA to Deltaville, VA is 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 45m via George Washington Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Virginia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, making it less about covering ground quickly and more about the journey itself. With a short duration and manageable mileage, this trip is well-suited for a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.7 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington Memorial Highway | 22.6 mi | 35m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 9.7 mi | 12m |
| John Clayton Memorial Highway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| I 64 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| General Puller Highway | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Twiggs Ferry Road | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Portsmouth Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
George Washington Memorial Highway
— 22.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights, VA and Deltaville, 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
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 258B
Toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Yorktown
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto US 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
16
Continue on US 17
23 mi
·
35 min
·
George Washington Memorial Highway
17
Take the exit onto US 17 BUS
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 17 BUS
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 BUS
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 17 BUS
19
Turn right onto VA 3; VA 14
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
John Clayton Memorial Highway
20
Turn left onto VA 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Windsor Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 198
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Buckley Hall Road
22
Turn left onto VA 3
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Twiggs Ferry Road
23
Turn right onto SR 630
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Stampers Bay Road
24
Turn right onto VA 33
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
General Puller Highway
25
Arrive at destination
VA 33
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 45m duration, this is a perfect day trip, so you have the flexibility to leave whenever you're ready. Plan to depart mid-morning to avoid any early rush hour traffic in the Portsmouth Heights area. While there are no designated stops in the data, you'll encounter towns and services along the way if you need to refuel or take a short break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch on George Washington Memorial Highway is 22.6 miles, and it's wise to top off before heading into more local sections.
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 34.7 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.6 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 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.7 miles or 51m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deltaville, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Portsmouth Heights, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Portsmouth Heights, VA
This is one driving day of about 69.4 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on George Washington Memorial Highway for about 22.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Portsmouth Heights, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 25 — 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.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 664 North: Newport News
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 664 North: Newport News
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.
8
25 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Yorktown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 258B
Toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Y...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.85 one way
$21.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Deltaville, VA
Morning in Deltaville on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 45m 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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent turns and navigate through local roadways. Only 10% of this trip is on highways, so much of your time will be spent on roads with lower speed limits. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or change in road type is 22.6 miles along the George Washington Memorial Highway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires your attention as you transition between different types of local roads.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on George Washington Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.4 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (Taylor Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Portsmouth Heights, VA and Deltaville, VA, road signs point toward Richmond and Yorktown.
Richmond
18.9 mi in
|
~28m
Yorktown
25 mi in
|
~35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 69.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on George Washington Memorial Highway. 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 Deltaville, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (Taylor Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Deltaville, 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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