Origin
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Morning in Portsmouth Heights on Tuesday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portsmouth Heights, VA to East Hampton, 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
35m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Daniel Miller
East Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
This 22.6-mile drive from Portsmouth Heights, VA, to East Hampton, VA, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 35 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile and 0% highway share, suggesting a more involved navigation experience. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a single-day adventure rather than requiring an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region of Virginia for the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Portsmouth Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Taylor Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| East Mercury Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Rip Rap Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Byers Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North King Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hampton Roads Beltway
— 11.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights, VA and East Hampton, 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 right at fork onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Exit 1B
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 265C
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
162 ft
·
9 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Rip Rap Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rip Rap Road
15
Turn left onto North King Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North King Street
16
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
17
Turn straight onto US 258
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mercury Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Southerland Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Southerland Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Southerland Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 20.5 — 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
|
Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight right at fork onto Hampton Roads Beltway toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
8
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
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 265C
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
7
20.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
East Hampton, VA
Morning in East Hampton on Tuesday
Local time
11:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
35m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 22.6-mile journey, with no highway segments to speak of. The road character is defined by frequent turns and local road navigation, rather than long stretches of high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.1 miles on the Hampton Roads Beltway, which may offer a brief period of more consistent driving before returning to more complex local road conditions. This profile suggests a drive where paying attention to navigation will be key, with a dynamic feel as you weave through local areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Hampton Roads Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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 (Hampton Roads Beltway): 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 East Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Virginia Beach and Langley Air Force Base.
Virginia Beach
18.9 mi in
|
~28m
|
via Hampton Roads Beltway
Langley Air Force Base
20.3 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Hampton Roads Beltway. 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 East Hampton, 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 (Hampton Roads Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park. 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 East Hampton, 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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