How far is Forest, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Forest and Portsmouth is 168.84 miles (271.72 km).
Flight distance from Forest, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 168.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Forest to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Forest, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 196.96 miles (316.97 km) by car.
Driving from Forest to Portsmouth will take approximately 03 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Forest
Census-designated place in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 9106 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°21'50"N 79°17'23"W |
| Latitude | 37.3637500 |
| Longitude | -79.2897500 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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 Forest and Portsmouth
The distance between Forest and Portsmouth is 317 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 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 Forest and Portsmouth. The current time is 05:27:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 56 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 26.31 liters (6.95 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Forest and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Forest to Portsmouth is $23.07 (diesel $29.83).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $23.07 | $26.15 | $28.61 | $29.83 |
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 Forest and Portsmouth (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
