How far is Salem, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salem and Portsmouth is 175.28 miles (282.09 km).
Flight distance from Salem, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 175.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Salem to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salem, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 216.91 miles (349.08 km) by car.
Driving from Salem to Portsmouth will take approximately 03 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Salem
City in Page County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 25340 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°38'39"N 78°32'52"W |
| Latitude | 38.6442900 |
| Longitude | -78.5477900 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Portsmouth: High Street (-76.29827,36.835429)
Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Portsmouth
The distance between Salem and Portsmouth is 349 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 52 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 Salem and Portsmouth. The current time is 04:48:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.97 liters (7.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Portsmouth is $25.41 (diesel $32.85).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $25.41 | $28.8 | $31.5 | $32.85 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Portsmouth (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
