How far is Portsmouth, VA from Arlington, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Portsmouth and Arlington is 148.02 miles (238.21 km).

Flight distance from Portsmouth, VA to Arlington, VA is 148.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Portsmouth to Arlington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Portsmouth, Virginia to Arlington, Virginia is: 197.36 miles (317.62 km) by car.

Driving from Portsmouth to Arlington will take approximately 03 hours 05 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Arlington

A county in Virginia. It is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Arlington is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon.

Population 229164
GPS Coordinates 38°52'52"N 77°6'15"W
Latitude 38.8810100
Longitude -77.1042800
Altitude 71
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Portsmouth and Arlington

The distance between Portsmouth and Arlington is 318 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 Portsmouth and Arlington. The current time is 06:01:40.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 34 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 56 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 17 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 49 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 26.36 liters (6.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Portsmouth and Arlington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Portsmouth to Arlington is $23.12 (diesel $29.89).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $23.12 $26.21 $28.67 $29.89

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Portsmouth and Arlington (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 Portsmouth 194.6 miles (313 km)

Driving distance from Ashburn, VA to Portsmouth 208.6 miles (336 km)

Driving distance from Burke, VA to Portsmouth 187.41 miles (302 km)

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Driving distance from Charlottesville, VA to Portsmouth 167.87 miles (270 km)

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Driving distance from Chesapeake, VA to Portsmouth 4.68 miles (8 km)

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Driving distance from Danville, VA to Portsmouth 191.25 miles (308 km)

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to Portsmouth 25.33 miles (41 km)

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Driving distance from Harrisonburg, VA to Portsmouth 226.69 miles (365 km)

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Driving distance from Leesburg, VA to Portsmouth 217.47 miles (350 km)

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Driving distance from Lynchburg, VA to Portsmouth 190.71 miles (307 km)

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Driving distance from Manassas, VA to Portsmouth 186.14 miles (300 km)

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