How far is Rocky Mount, VA from Portsmouth, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rocky Mount and Portsmouth is 198.82 miles (319.98 km).

Flight distance from Rocky Mount, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 198.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Rocky Mount to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rocky Mount, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 241.66 miles (388.92 km) by car.

Driving from Rocky Mount to Portsmouth will take approximately 04 hours 26 minutes.

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#1 Rocky Mount

Town in Virginia

Population 4712
GPS Coordinates 36°59'52"N 79°53'31"W
Latitude 36.9976400
Longitude -79.8919800
Altitude 345
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 Rocky Mount and Portsmouth

The distance between Rocky Mount and Portsmouth is 389 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 19 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 Rocky Mount and Portsmouth. The current time is 09:22:21.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 03 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 02 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 49 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 01 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 00 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.28 liters (8.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rocky Mount and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rocky Mount to Portsmouth is $28.31 (diesel $36.6).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $28.31 $32.09 $35.1 $36.6

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rocky Mount 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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