How far is Chester, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chester and Portsmouth is 72.58 miles (116.81 km).
Flight distance from Chester, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 72.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Chester to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chester, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 86.07 miles (138.51 km) by car.
Driving from Chester to Portsmouth 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
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 Chester and Portsmouth
The distance between Chester and Portsmouth is 139 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 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 Chester and Portsmouth. The current time is 05:14:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 43 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 26 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.5 liters (3.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chester and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chester to Portsmouth is $10.08 (diesel $13.04).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $10.08 | $11.43 | $12.5 | $13.04 |
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 (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
