How far is Sandston, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sandston and Portsmouth is 73.47 miles (118.24 km).
Flight distance from Sandston, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 73.47 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Sandston to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sandston, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 90.95 miles (146.37 km) by car.
Driving from Sandston to Portsmouth will take approximately 01 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Sandston
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°31'25"N 77°18'57"W |
| Latitude | 37.5234800 |
| Longitude | -77.3158100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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 Sandston and Portsmouth
The distance between Sandston and Portsmouth is 146 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 37 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 Sandston and Portsmouth. The current time is 16:58:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.15 liters (3.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sandston and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sandston to Portsmouth is $10.66 (diesel $13.77).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $10.66 | $12.08 | $13.21 | $13.77 |
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 January 16, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sandston and Portsmouth (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
