How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Portsmouth, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Virginia Beach and Portsmouth is 17.75 miles (28.57 km).

Flight distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 17.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 20.13 miles (32.4 km) by car.

Driving from Virginia Beach to Portsmouth will take approximately 00 hours 24 minutes.

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#1 Virginia Beach

The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. The city is home to the Atlantic Ocean, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Norfolk Naval Base. Virginia Beach is also home to a number of popular attractions, such as the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, and the Colonial National Historical Park.

Population 451231
GPS Coordinates 36°51'11"N 75°58'41"W
Latitude 36.8529300
Longitude -75.9779900
Altitude 3
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 Virginia Beach and Portsmouth

The distance between Virginia Beach and Portsmouth is 32 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 21 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 Virginia Beach and Portsmouth. The current time is 07:00:26.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.69 liters (0.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Virginia Beach and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Virginia Beach to Portsmouth is $2.36 (diesel $3.05).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $2.36 $2.67 $2.92 $3.05

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 Virginia Beach 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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