How far is Galax, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galax and Portsmouth is 256.35 miles (412.55 km).
Flight distance from Galax, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 256.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Galax to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galax, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 299.26 miles (481.61 km) by car.
Driving from Galax to Portsmouth will take approximately 05 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Galax
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 6296 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°39'40"N 80°55'26"W |
| Latitude | 36.6612400 |
| Longitude | -80.9239700 |
| Altitude | 723 |
| 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 Galax and Portsmouth
The distance between Galax and Portsmouth is 482 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 21 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 Galax and Portsmouth. The current time is 15:57:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.97 liters (10.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galax and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galax to Portsmouth is $35.06 (diesel $45.32).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $35.06 | $39.74 | $43.46 | $45.32 |
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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Galax and Portsmouth (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
