How far is Richmond, VA from Portsmouth Heights, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Richmond and Portsmouth Heights is 78.57 miles (126.44 km).

Flight distance from Richmond, VA to Portsmouth Heights, VA is 78.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Richmond to Portsmouth Heights with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Richmond, Virginia to Portsmouth Heights, Virginia is: 96.58 miles (155.43 km) by car.

Driving from Richmond to Portsmouth Heights will take approximately 01 hours 41 minutes.

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#1 Richmond

The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.

Population 232226
GPS Coordinates 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W
Latitude 37.5537600
Longitude -77.4602600
Altitude 64
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

Estimated Travel Time Between Richmond and Portsmouth Heights

The distance between Richmond and Portsmouth Heights is 155 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 43 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 Richmond and Portsmouth Heights. The current time is 11:20:05.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 24 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 55 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 22 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.9 liters (3.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richmond and Portsmouth Heights.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richmond to Portsmouth Heights is $11.31 (diesel $14.63).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $11.31 $12.82 $14.03 $14.63

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 17, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Richmond 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.

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