How far is Amherst, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Amherst and Portsmouth Heights is 156.78 miles (252.31 km).
Flight distance from Amherst, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is 156.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Amherst to Portsmouth Heights with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Amherst, Virginia to Portsmouth Heights, Virginia is: 196.56 miles (316.34 km) by car.
Driving from Amherst to Portsmouth Heights will take approximately 03 hours 32 minutes.
#1 Amherst
Town in Virginia, USA
| Population | 2182 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°35'7"N 79°3'5"W |
| Latitude | 37.5851400 |
| Longitude | -79.0514100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portsmouth Heights
A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia. It is located in the southeastern part of the city. Portsmouth Heights is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Portsmouth Naval Hospital and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
| Population | 99049 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°49'16"N 76°22'8"W |
| Latitude | 36.8209800 |
| Longitude | -76.3688300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Portsmouth Heights: Vick Street (-76.368598,36.821321)
Estimated Travel Time Between Amherst and Portsmouth Heights
The distance between Amherst and Portsmouth Heights is 316 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 30 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 Amherst and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 04:20:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 32 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 48 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.26 liters (6.94 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Amherst and Portsmouth Heights.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Amherst to Portsmouth Heights is $23.03 (diesel $29.77).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $23.03 | $26.1 | $28.55 | $29.77 |
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 December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Amherst and Portsmouth Heights (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
