How far is Richmond, VA from Portsmouth, VA?

Distance by Flight

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

Flight distance from Richmond, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 80.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

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

Driving distance

The driving distance from Richmond, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 99.61 miles (160.31 km) by car.

Driving from Richmond to Portsmouth will take approximately 01 hours 36 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Richmond and Portsmouth

The distance between Richmond and Portsmouth is 160 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 Richmond and Portsmouth. The current time is 16:26:27.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 19 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 29 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 39 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 25 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 13.31 liters (3.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richmond and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richmond to Portsmouth is $11.67 (diesel $15.09).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $11.67 $13.23 $14.47 $15.09

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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