How far is South Boston, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between South Boston and Portsmouth is 144.39 miles (232.37 km).
Flight distance from South Boston, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 144.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from South Boston to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from South Boston, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 161.77 miles (260.34 km) by car.
Driving from South Boston to Portsmouth will take approximately 02 hours 50 minutes.
#1 South Boston
Town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 7519 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°41'56"N 78°54'5"W |
| Latitude | 36.6987500 |
| Longitude | -78.9014000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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 South Boston and Portsmouth
The distance between South Boston and Portsmouth is 260 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 53 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 South Boston and Portsmouth. The current time is 09:01:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.61 liters (5.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between South Boston and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from South Boston to Portsmouth is $18.95 (diesel $24.5).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $18.95 | $21.48 | $23.5 | $24.5 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between South Boston and Portsmouth (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
