How far is Galax, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galax and Portsmouth Heights is 252.42 miles (406.24 km).
Flight distance from Galax, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is 252.42 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Galax to Portsmouth Heights with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galax, Virginia to Portsmouth Heights, Virginia is: 295.75 miles (475.96 km) by car.
Driving from Galax to Portsmouth Heights will take approximately 05 hours 24 minutes.
#1 Galax
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 6296 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°39'40"N 80°55'26"W |
| Latitude | 36.6612400 |
| Longitude | -80.9239700 |
| Altitude | 723 |
| 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 Galax and Portsmouth Heights
The distance between Galax and Portsmouth Heights is 476 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 17 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 Galax and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 06:38:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.5 liters (10.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galax and Portsmouth Heights.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galax to Portsmouth Heights is $34.65 (diesel $44.79).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $34.65 | $39.27 | $42.95 | $44.79 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Galax 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.
