How far is Charlottesville, VA from Portsmouth, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Charlottesville and Portsmouth is 145.21 miles (233.7 km).

Flight distance from Charlottesville, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 145.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Charlottesville to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Charlottesville, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 168.07 miles (270.49 km) by car.

Driving from Charlottesville to Portsmouth will take approximately 02 hours 36 minutes.

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#1 Charlottesville

The capital of Virginia. It is located in the Piedmont region of the state. Charlottesville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Virginia and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

Population 46950
GPS Coordinates 38°1'46"N 78°28'36"W
Latitude 38.0293100
Longitude -78.4766800
Altitude 142
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 Charlottesville and Portsmouth

The distance between Charlottesville and Portsmouth is 270 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 00 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 Charlottesville and Portsmouth. The current time is 03:14:43.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 12 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 48 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.45 liters (5.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charlottesville and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charlottesville to Portsmouth is $19.69 (diesel $25.45).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $19.69 $22.32 $24.41 $25.45

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charlottesville 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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