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.

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#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
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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 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 03:23:56.

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 November 25, 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Hampton, VA to South Boston 175.44 miles (282 km)

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Driving distance from Leesburg, VA to South Boston 213.64 miles (344 km)

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Driving distance from Newport News, VA to South Boston 171.96 miles (277 km)

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Driving distance from Norfolk, VA to South Boston 163.18 miles (263 km)

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Driving distance from Richmond, VA to South Boston 112.79 miles (182 km)

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