How far is Arlington, VA from Portsmouth, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Arlington and Portsmouth is 148.02 miles (238.21 km).

Flight distance from Arlington, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 148.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Arlington, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 198.4 miles (319.3 km) by car.

Driving from Arlington to Portsmouth will take approximately 03 hours 10 minutes.

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#1 Arlington

A county in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Arlington is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon.

Population 229164
GPS Coordinates 38°52'52"N 77°6'15"W
Latitude 38.8810100
Longitude -77.1042800
Altitude 71
Country United States
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#2 Portsmouth

The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is located on the Elizabeth River in southeastern Virginia. Portsmouth is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites

Population 95094
GPS Coordinates 36°50'8"N 76°17'54"W
Latitude 36.8354300
Longitude -76.2982700
Altitude 3
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Arlington and Portsmouth

The distance between Arlington and Portsmouth is 319 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 32 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 Arlington and Portsmouth. The current time is 21:48:26.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 57 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 50 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 28 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.5 liters (7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Arlington and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Arlington to Portsmouth is $23.24 (diesel $30.05).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $23.24 $26.34 $28.82 $30.05

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 December 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Arlington and Portsmouth (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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