Origin
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Morning in Portsmouth Heights on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Farmville, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
137.3 mi
221 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Daniel Miller
Farmville, VA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Portsmouth Heights, VA to Farmville, VA is 137.3 miles and takes about 3h 12m via US 460, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, traversing Virginia for its entirety. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on major highways, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. The relatively short duration and manageable fuel cost mean you can focus on getting there without too much concern for extended stops or overnight planning.
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
68.6 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 460 | 50.6 mi | 1h 16m |
| New Cox Road | 23 mi | 26m |
| West Colonial Trail Highway | 13.1 mi | 16m |
| Portsmouth Boulevard | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| East Colonial Trail | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| East Colonial Trail Road | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike | 6 mi | 7m |
| East Colonial Trail Highway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 460
— 50.6 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth Heights, VA and Farmville, VA.
1
Start on Vick Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Vick Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Shea Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Shea Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto VA 337
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
4
Turn right onto VA 239
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Victory Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto Belmont Avenue
355 ft
·
7 sec
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Belmont Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 264 West: Bowers Hill
7
Merge onto I 264
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 264
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 664
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 13A-B
Toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Military Highway
13
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 460
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 460
Toward US 460: Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460
50 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 460
Toward US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto SR 630
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Rives Road
Use the left lane.
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95 North
18
Merge onto I 95
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
19
Take the exit onto US 460
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 460
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone
Use the right lane.
20
Merge onto I 85; US 460
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
21
Take the exit onto US 460
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 460
Exit 61
Toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on US 460
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Street
23
Continue on US 460
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New Cox Road
24
Continue on US 460
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Colonial Trail Highway
25
Continue on US 460
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East Colonial Trail Road
26
Continue on US 460
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
East Colonial Trail
27
Merge onto US 360; US 460
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Colonial Trail Highway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460
12 mi
·
14 min
·
West Colonial Trail Highway
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460 BUS
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 460 BUS
30
Turn left onto South Street
198 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Street
31
Turn uturn
204 ft
·
22 sec
32
At end of road, turn left
18 ft
·
3 sec
33
Turn right
71 ft
·
5 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 3 hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. You'll encounter one primary stop along the way, and with a fuel cost estimated at $21, it's wise to fill up before leaving Portsmouth Heights. Watch for changes in speed limits as you transition between different road types, especially when leaving US 460 for local roads leading into Farmville.
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 68.6 miles from Portsmouth Heights, VA, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.6 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 30 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.6 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farmville, 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 137.3 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Portsmouth Heights, 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 US 460 for about 50.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.6 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 255 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 137.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
8
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
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 13A-B
Toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suff...
8
16.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 460
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460 toward US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton...
8
78.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
US 460
Take the exit onto US 460 toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
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 61
Toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
8
137.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 11m in
Turn uturn
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.47 one way
$42.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $23.48 | $46.95 |
| premium | $4.70 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.31 | $60.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.42
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(6 mi)
$0.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.42 | $6.59 |
| Efficient EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.79 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Farmville, VA
Morning in Farmville on Sunday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Colonial Heights, VA
69 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
36 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 12m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 75.7
Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed
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...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Question...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 137.3
View on nps.gov
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
$15
near mile 37.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 47% of it on highways. You'll primarily follow US 460 for a substantial portion of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 50.6 miles on US 460, so be prepared for sustained driving on this main artery. The road character will likely shift from more urban or suburban approaches near Portsmouth Heights to more rural and open stretches as you head west toward Farmville.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.6 mi on US 460.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
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 137.3 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 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles (US 460): 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 Farmville, VA, road signs point toward Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery, Blackstone and Lynchburg.
Albert G Horton Junior Memorial
16.5 mi in
|
~24m
|
via US 460
Veterans Cemetery
16.5 mi in
|
~24m
|
via US 460
Blackstone
72 mi in
|
~1h 47m
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via US 460
Lynchburg
78.6 mi in
|
~1h 56m
|
via US 460
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 137.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.6 miles on US 460. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.42 in tolls one way, starting with Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Farmville, 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 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.5 miles (US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Petersburg National Battlefield, Fort Monroe National Monument and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Farmville, 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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