Origin
Rushmere, VA
Morning in Rushmere on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rushmere, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rushmere, VA
Eric Joseph
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Daniel Miller
Trip Overview
This 30.6-mile drive from Rushmere, VA, to Portsmouth Heights, VA, is a quick 43-minute trip that's perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Old Stage Highway, Brewers Neck Boulevard, and Carrollton Boulevard being your main companions. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $5, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Southeast region. Consider this a convenient local excursion rather than an overnight adventure. It’s a simple drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Stage Highway | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| Bridge Road | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Portsmouth Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Brewers Neck Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Carrollton Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Byers Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Vick Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Stage Highway
— 10.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rushmere, VA and Portsmouth Heights, VA.
1
Start on SR 703
94 ft
·
8 sec
·
Fergusons Wharf Way
2
Turn left onto VA 10
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Old Stage Highway
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 258
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Brewers Neck Boulevard
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge onto US 17
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Carrollton Boulevard
6
Continue on US 17
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
9
Merge onto I 664
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 11B
Toward VA 337 East: Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto VA 337
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Byers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Byers Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Vick Street
464 ft
·
20 sec
·
Vick Street
14
Arrive at destination
Vick Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 15.2 miles from Rushmere, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VA 10 / Old Stage Highway
Turn left onto VA 10 / Old Stage Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 258 / Brewers Neck Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto US 258 / Brewers Neck Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
22.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
US 17 / Bridge Road
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 / Bridge Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
26.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward VA 337 East: Portsmouth Boulevard, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 11B
Toward VA 337 East: Portsmouth Boulevard, Ports...
5
30 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Byers Avenue
Turn left onto Byers Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.63 | $11.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Portsmouth Heights, VA
Morning in Portsmouth Heights on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
4 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
47m 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 on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. The absence of highway driving means you'll be experiencing more frequent road changes and potentially navigating more residential or commercial areas. Since there isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch specified, be prepared for a consistent flow of turns and intersections throughout the 43-minute journey. This profile suggests a driving experience that requires your attention to navigation and local traffic patterns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Old Stage 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 early in the drive near VA 10 / Old Stage Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 10 / Old Stage Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (US 258 / Brewers Neck Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.2 miles (US 17 / Bridge Road): 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 Rushmere, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth along the way.
Portsmouth
26.2 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Old Stage 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 Portsmouth Heights, 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: near the start (VA 10 / Old Stage Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (US 258 / Brewers Neck Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 22.2 miles (US 17 / Bridge Road): 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 Portsmouth Heights, 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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