How far is Portsmouth, VA from Roanoke, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Portsmouth and Roanoke is 203.12 miles (326.89 km).

Flight distance from Portsmouth, VA to Roanoke, VA is 203.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Portsmouth to Roanoke with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Portsmouth, Virginia to Roanoke, Virginia is: 239.58 miles (385.57 km) by car.

Driving from Portsmouth to Roanoke will take approximately 04 hours 20 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 Roanoke

The most populous city in Roanoke County, Virginia. It is located on the Roanoke River in southwestern Virginia. Roanoke is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Roanoke Museum of Art and the Taubman Museum of Art.

Population 99058
GPS Coordinates 37°16'15"N 79°56'29"W
Latitude 37.2709700
Longitude -79.9414300
Altitude 285
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Portsmouth and Roanoke

The distance between Portsmouth and Roanoke is 386 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 17 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 Roanoke. The current time is 17:10:17.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 59 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 59 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32 liters (8.45 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Portsmouth and Roanoke.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Portsmouth to Roanoke is $28.07 (diesel $36.29).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $28.07 $31.81 $34.8 $36.29

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 and Roanoke (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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