How far is Galax, VA from Portsmouth, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Galax and Portsmouth is 256.35 miles (412.55 km).

Flight distance from Galax, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 256.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Galax to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Galax, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 299.26 miles (481.61 km) by car.

Driving from Galax to Portsmouth will take approximately 05 hours 23 minutes.

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#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
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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 Galax and Portsmouth

The distance between Galax and Portsmouth is 482 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 21 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. The current time is 22:08:46.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 59 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 44 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.97 liters (10.56 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galax and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galax to Portsmouth is $35.06 (diesel $45.32).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $35.06 $39.74 $43.46 $45.32

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Galax and Portsmouth (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Galax 325.1 miles (523 km)

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Driving distance from Arlington, VA to Galax 316.46 miles (509 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Galax 301.52 miles (485 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Galax 312.94 miles (504 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Galax 191.79 miles (309 km)

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Driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Galax 293.88 miles (473 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to Galax 309.45 miles (498 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Galax 300.68 miles (484 km)

Driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Galax 295.75 miles (476 km)

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Driving distance from Richmond, VA to Galax 267.93 miles (431 km)

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Driving distance from Roanoke, VA to Galax 93.98 miles (151 km)

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