How far is Reston, VA from Portsmouth, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Reston and Portsmouth is 157.98 miles (254.24 km).

Flight distance from Reston, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 157.98 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Reston to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Reston, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 204.68 miles (329.4 km) by car.

Driving from Reston to Portsmouth will take approximately 03 hours 33 minutes.

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#1 Reston

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Population 58404
GPS Coordinates 38°58'7"N 77°20'28"W
Latitude 38.9687200
Longitude -77.3411000
Altitude 100
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 Reston and Portsmouth

The distance between Reston and Portsmouth is 329 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 39 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 Reston and Portsmouth. The current time is 19:23:23.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 49 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 07 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 05 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 55 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 43 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 33 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.34 liters (7.22 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Reston and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Reston to Portsmouth is $23.98 (diesel $31).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $23.98 $27.18 $29.73 $31

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 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Reston 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 McLean, VA to Reston 11.22 miles (18 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Reston 199.06 miles (320 km)

Driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to Reston 201.62 miles (324 km)

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