How far is Portsmouth, VA from Alexandria, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Portsmouth and Alexandria is 142.07 miles (228.65 km).

Flight distance from Portsmouth, VA to Alexandria, VA is 142.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Portsmouth, Virginia to Alexandria, Virginia is: 194.6 miles (313.18 km) by car.

Driving from Portsmouth to Alexandria will take approximately 03 hours 01 minutes.

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#1 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
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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 and Alexandria

The distance between Portsmouth and Alexandria is 313 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 28 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 and Alexandria. The current time is 22:13:10.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 29 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 51 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 35 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.99 liters (6.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Portsmouth and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Portsmouth to Alexandria is $22.8 (diesel $29.47).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $22.8 $25.84 $28.26 $29.47

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 December 02, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Portsmouth and Alexandria (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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