How far is Portsmouth, VA from Norfolk, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Portsmouth and Norfolk is 1.07 miles (1.72 km).

Flight distance from Portsmouth, VA to Norfolk, VA is 1.07 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Portsmouth, Virginia to Norfolk, Virginia is: 2.87 miles (4.62 km) by car.

Driving from Portsmouth to Norfolk will take approximately 00 hours 07 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 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia. It is located on the Elizabeth River in southeastern Virginia. Norfolk is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nauticus National Maritime Museum and the Chrysler Museum of Art.

Population 242803
GPS Coordinates 36°50'49"N 76°17'7"W
Latitude 36.8468100
Longitude -76.2852200
Altitude 2
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Portsmouth and Norfolk

The distance between Portsmouth and Norfolk is 5 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 03 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 Norfolk. The current time is 08:48:55.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 04 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 03 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 02 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 02 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 02 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.38 liters (0.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Portsmouth and Norfolk.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Portsmouth to Norfolk is $0.34 (diesel $0.44).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $0.34 $0.38 $0.42 $0.44

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 20, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Portsmouth and Norfolk (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 Portsmouth 194.6 miles (313 km)

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Driving distance from Burke, VA to Portsmouth 187.41 miles (302 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Portsmouth 4.68 miles (8 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Portsmouth 226.69 miles (365 km)

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Driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Portsmouth 190.71 miles (307 km)

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