How far is Petersburg, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petersburg and Portsmouth is 172.31 miles (277.31 km).
Flight distance from Petersburg, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 172.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Petersburg to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petersburg, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 209.79 miles (337.62 km) by car.
Driving from Petersburg to Portsmouth will take approximately 03 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Petersburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 30446 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°54'33"N 78°3'12"W |
| Latitude | 38.9092800 |
| Longitude | -78.0533300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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 Petersburg and Portsmouth
The distance between Petersburg and Portsmouth is 338 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 45 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 Petersburg and Portsmouth. The current time is 17:31:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.02 liters (7.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petersburg and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petersburg to Portsmouth is $24.58 (diesel $31.77).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $24.58 | $27.86 | $30.47 | $31.77 |
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 Petersburg and Portsmouth (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
