How far is Sterling, VA from Portsmouth, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sterling and Portsmouth is 162.14 miles (260.94 km).
Flight distance from Sterling, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 162.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Sterling to Portsmouth with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sterling, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 208.8 miles (336.04 km) by car.
Driving from Sterling to Portsmouth will take approximately 03 hours 34 minutes.
#1 Sterling
Census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, US
| Population | 27822 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°0'22"N 77°25'43"W |
| Latitude | 39.0062200 |
| Longitude | -77.4286000 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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 Sterling and Portsmouth
The distance between Sterling and Portsmouth is 336 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 44 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 Sterling and Portsmouth. The current time is 00:19:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.89 liters (7.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sterling and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sterling to Portsmouth is $24.46 (diesel $31.62).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $24.46 | $27.73 | $30.33 | $31.62 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sterling and Portsmouth (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
