How far is Salem, VA from Portsmouth, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Salem and Portsmouth is 175.28 miles (282.09 km).

Flight distance from Salem, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 175.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Salem to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Salem, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 216.91 miles (349.08 km) by car.

Driving from Salem to Portsmouth will take approximately 03 hours 40 minutes.

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#1 Salem

City in Page County, Virginia, United States

Population 25340
GPS Coordinates 38°38'39"N 78°32'52"W
Latitude 38.6442900
Longitude -78.5477900
Altitude 261
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 Salem and Portsmouth

The distance between Salem and Portsmouth is 349 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 52 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 Salem and Portsmouth. The current time is 01:50:00.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 53 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 42 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.97 liters (7.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Portsmouth is $25.41 (diesel $32.85).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $25.41 $28.8 $31.5 $32.85

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 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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