How far is Fairfax, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fairfax and Portsmouth is 149.42 miles (240.47 km).
Flight distance from Fairfax, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 149.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Fairfax to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fairfax, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 192.08 miles (309.13 km) by car.
Driving from Fairfax to Portsmouth will take approximately 03 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Fairfax
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 23429 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°50'46"N 77°18'23"W |
| Latitude | 38.8462200 |
| Longitude | -77.3063700 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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 Fairfax and Portsmouth
The distance between Fairfax and Portsmouth is 309 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 26 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 Fairfax and Portsmouth. The current time is 05:45:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.66 liters (6.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairfax and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairfax to Portsmouth is $22.5 (diesel $29.09).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $22.5 | $25.51 | $27.9 | $29.09 |
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 Fairfax and Portsmouth (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
