How far is Portsmouth Heights, VA from Alexandria, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Portsmouth Heights and Alexandria is 141.98 miles (228.49 km).

Flight distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Alexandria, VA is 141.98 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Portsmouth Heights to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 192.12 miles (309.18 km) by car.

Driving from Portsmouth Heights to Alexandria will take approximately 03 hours 16 minutes.

#1 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
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#2 Alexandria

A city in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Alexandria is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Torpedo Factory Art Center and the Alexandria Museum of Art.

Population 158726
GPS Coordinates 38°48'17"N 77°2'49"W
Latitude 38.8048400
Longitude -77.0469200
Altitude 12
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Portsmouth Heights and Alexandria

The distance between Portsmouth Heights and Alexandria is 309 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 26 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 Portsmouth Heights and Alexandria. The current time is 15:39:47.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 50 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 44 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 23 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.66 liters (6.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Portsmouth Heights and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Portsmouth Heights to Alexandria is $22.51 (diesel $29.1).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $22.51 $25.51 $27.9 $29.1

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 Portsmouth Heights and Alexandria (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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