How far is Portsmouth, VA from Richmond, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Portsmouth and Richmond is 80.95 miles (130.28 km).

Flight distance from Portsmouth, VA to Richmond, VA is 80.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Portsmouth to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Portsmouth, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 98.95 miles (159.25 km) by car.

Driving from Portsmouth to Richmond will take approximately 01 hours 38 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 Richmond

The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.

Population 232226
GPS Coordinates 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W
Latitude 37.5537600
Longitude -77.4602600
Altitude 64
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Portsmouth and Richmond

The distance between Portsmouth and Richmond is 159 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 46 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 Richmond. The current time is 16:39:13.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 17 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 14 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.22 liters (3.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Portsmouth and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Portsmouth to Richmond is $11.59 (diesel $14.99).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $11.59 $13.14 $14.37 $14.99

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 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Portsmouth and Richmond (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 Ashburn, VA to Portsmouth 208.6 miles (336 km)

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 Danville, VA to Portsmouth 191.25 miles (308 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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