How far is Alexandria, VA from Portsmouth, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Alexandria and Portsmouth is 142.07 miles (228.65 km).

Flight distance from Alexandria, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 142.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Alexandria to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Alexandria, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 195.71 miles (314.97 km) by car.

Driving from Alexandria to Portsmouth will take approximately 03 hours 07 minutes.

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#1 Alexandria

A city in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Alexandria is known for its many historic buildings, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Torpedo Factory Art Center and the Alexandria Museum of Art.

Population 158726
GPS Coordinates 38°48'17"N 77°2'49"W
Latitude 38.8048400
Longitude -77.0469200
Altitude 12
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 Alexandria and Portsmouth

The distance between Alexandria and Portsmouth is 315 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 29 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 Alexandria and Portsmouth. The current time is 19:33:52.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 26 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.14 liters (6.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alexandria and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alexandria to Portsmouth is $22.93 (diesel $29.64).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $22.93 $25.99 $28.43 $29.64

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 November 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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