How far is Chester, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chester and Portsmouth Heights is 69.76 miles (112.27 km).
Flight distance from Chester, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is 69.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Chester to Portsmouth Heights with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chester, Virginia to Portsmouth Heights, Virginia is: 83.38 miles (134.19 km) by car.
Driving from Chester to Portsmouth Heights will take approximately 01 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Chester
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°21'25"N 77°26'30"W |
| Latitude | 37.3568200 |
| Longitude | -77.4416500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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 |
Ending point in Portsmouth Heights: Vick Street (-76.368598,36.821321)
Estimated Travel Time Between Chester and Portsmouth Heights
The distance between Chester and Portsmouth Heights is 134 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 29 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 Chester and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 05:14:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 23 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.14 liters (2.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chester and Portsmouth Heights.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chester to Portsmouth Heights is $9.77 (diesel $12.63).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $9.77 | $11.07 | $12.11 | $12.63 |
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 January 13, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chester 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.
