How far is Forest, VA from Portsmouth, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Forest and Portsmouth is 168.84 miles (271.72 km).

Flight distance from Forest, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 168.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Forest, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 196.96 miles (316.97 km) by car.

Driving from Forest to Portsmouth will take approximately 03 hours 34 minutes.

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#1 Forest

Census-designated place in Bedford County, Virginia, United States

Population 9106
GPS Coordinates 37°21'50"N 79°17'23"W
Latitude 37.3637500
Longitude -79.2897500
Altitude 269
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 Forest and Portsmouth

The distance between Forest and Portsmouth is 317 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 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 Forest and Portsmouth. The current time is 07:59:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 48 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.31 liters (6.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest to Portsmouth is $23.07 (diesel $29.83).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $23.07 $26.15 $28.61 $29.83

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Forest and Portsmouth (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Forest 194.26 miles (313 km)

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Driving distance from Arlington, VA to Forest 185.62 miles (299 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Forest 200.19 miles (322 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Forest 200.66 miles (323 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to Forest 193.17 miles (311 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Forest 198.37 miles (319 km)

Driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Forest 193.44 miles (311 km)

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Driving distance from Richmond, VA to Forest 121.39 miles (195 km)

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Driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Forest 42.5 miles (68 km)

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Driving distance from Suffolk, VA to Forest 180.83 miles (291 km)

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Driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Forest 215.73 miles (347 km)

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