Cities Near Portsmouth Heights
Cities near Portsmouth Heights, Virginia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Portsmouth Heights, Virginia is Chesapeake, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 18 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake | 5 mi / 8 km | 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Suffolk | 14 mi / 22 km | 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Hampton | 14 mi / 23 km | 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Newport News | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Virginia Beach | 22 mi / 35 km | 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Richmond | 79 mi / 126 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Rocky Mount | 100 mi / 161 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Greenville | 100 mi / 161 km | 2 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Waldorf | 128 mi / 207 km | 2 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Dale City | 136 mi / 218 km | 3 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Portsmouth Heights
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Virginia Beach. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Portsmouth Heights
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Greenville, Waldorf, Dale City. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Portsmouth Heights include Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, Virginia Beach. The closest is Chesapeake, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Chesapeake
- → Best time to visit Suffolk
- → Best time to visit Hampton
- → Best time to visit Newport News
- → Best time to visit Virginia Beach
- → Best time to visit Richmond
- → Best time to visit Rocky Mount
- → Best time to visit Greenville
- → Best time to visit Waldorf
- → Best time to visit Dale City