How far is Amherst, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Amherst and Portsmouth Heights is 156.78 miles (252.31 km).

Flight distance from Amherst, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is 156.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Amherst to Portsmouth Heights with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Amherst, Virginia to Portsmouth Heights, Virginia is: 196.56 miles (316.34 km) by car.

Driving from Amherst to Portsmouth Heights will take approximately 03 hours 32 minutes.

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#1 Amherst

Town in Virginia, USA

Population 2182
GPS Coordinates 37°35'7"N 79°3'5"W
Latitude 37.5851400
Longitude -79.0514100
Altitude 232
Country United States
#2 Portsmouth Heights

A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia. It is located in the southeastern part of the city. Portsmouth Heights is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Portsmouth Naval Hospital and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Population 99049
GPS Coordinates 36°49'16"N 76°22'8"W
Latitude 36.8209800
Longitude -76.3688300
Altitude 3
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Amherst and Portsmouth Heights

The distance between Amherst and Portsmouth Heights is 316 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 30 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Amherst and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 17:22:53.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 54 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 48 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.26 liters (6.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Amherst and Portsmouth Heights.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Amherst to Portsmouth Heights is $23.03 (diesel $29.77).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $23.03 $26.1 $28.55 $29.77

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Amherst and Portsmouth Heights (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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