How far is Richmond, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richmond and Portsmouth is 80.95 miles (130.28 km).
Flight distance from Richmond, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 80.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Richmond to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richmond, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 99.61 miles (160.31 km) by car.
Driving from Richmond to Portsmouth will take approximately 01 hours 36 minutes.
#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
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 |
Ending point in Portsmouth: High Street (-76.29827,36.835429)
Estimated Travel Time Between Richmond and Portsmouth
The distance between Richmond and Portsmouth is 160 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 46 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. The current time is 06:53:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.31 liters (3.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richmond and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richmond to Portsmouth is $11.67 (diesel $15.09).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $11.67 | $13.23 | $14.47 | $15.09 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Richmond 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
Driving distance from Ashburn, VA to Richmond 118.65 miles (191 km)
Driving distance from Burke, VA to Richmond 95.08 miles (153 km)
