How far is Franklin, VA from Portsmouth, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Franklin and Portsmouth is 144.19 miles (232.06 km).

Flight distance from Franklin, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 144.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Franklin to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Franklin, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 167.88 miles (270.18 km) by car.

Driving from Franklin to Portsmouth will take approximately 02 hours 35 minutes.

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#1 Franklin

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population 7833
GPS Coordinates 38°2'35"N 78°26'31"W
Latitude 38.0431900
Longitude -78.4419500
Altitude 120
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 Franklin and Portsmouth

The distance between Franklin and Portsmouth is 270 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 00 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 Franklin and Portsmouth. The current time is 08:45:17.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 11 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.43 liters (5.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Franklin and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Franklin to Portsmouth is $19.67 (diesel $25.43).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $19.67 $22.29 $24.38 $25.43

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 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Franklin 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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