How far is Newport News, VA from Portsmouth, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Newport News and Portsmouth is 19.57 miles (31.5 km).

Flight distance from Newport News, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 19.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Newport News, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 30.55 miles (49.16 km) by car.

Driving from Newport News to Portsmouth will take approximately 00 hours 34 minutes.

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#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on Hampton Roads in southeastern Virginia. Newport News is known for its many naval bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mariners' Museum and the Virginia Living Museum.

Population 179062
GPS Coordinates 37°5'0"N 76°28'11"W
Latitude 37.0833900
Longitude -76.4696500
Altitude 6
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 Newport News and Portsmouth

The distance between Newport News and Portsmouth is 49 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 32 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 Newport News and Portsmouth. The current time is 04:57:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.08 liters (1.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Newport News and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Newport News to Portsmouth is $3.58 (diesel $4.63).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $3.58 $4.06 $4.44 $4.63

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 Newport News 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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