How far is Bristol, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bristol and Portsmouth is 326.6 miles (525.61 km).
Flight distance from Bristol, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 326.6 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 46 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 42 minutes to travel from Bristol to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bristol, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 385.81 miles (620.91 km) by car.
Driving from Bristol to Portsmouth will take approximately 06 hours 31 minutes.
#1 Bristol
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17329 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°35'47"N 82°11'18"W |
| Latitude | 36.5964900 |
| Longitude | -82.1884700 |
| Altitude | 512 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Portsmouth: High Street (-76.29827,36.835429)
Estimated Travel Time Between Bristol and Portsmouth
The distance between Bristol and Portsmouth is 621 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 53 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 Bristol and Portsmouth. The current time is 13:37:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 25 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 51.54 liters (13.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bristol and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bristol to Portsmouth is $45.2 (diesel $58.43).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $45.2 | $51.23 | $56.04 | $58.43 |
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 April 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bristol and Portsmouth (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
