How far is Suffolk, VA from Portsmouth, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Suffolk and Portsmouth is 17.5 miles (28.17 km).

Flight distance from Suffolk, VA to Portsmouth, VA is 17.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Suffolk, Virginia to Portsmouth, Virginia is: 18.6 miles (29.94 km) by car.

Driving from Suffolk to Portsmouth will take approximately 00 hours 24 minutes.

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#1 Suffolk

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia. It is located on the James River in southeastern Virginia. Suffolk is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Suffolk Museum and Cultural Center and the Suffolk Visitor Center.

Population 93913
GPS Coordinates 36°43'42"N 76°35'6"W
Latitude 36.7283600
Longitude -76.5849600
Altitude 15
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 Suffolk and Portsmouth

The distance between Suffolk and Portsmouth is 30 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 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 Suffolk and Portsmouth. The current time is 15:04:54.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 13 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.48 liters (0.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Suffolk and Portsmouth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Suffolk to Portsmouth is $2.18 (diesel $2.82).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $2.18 $2.47 $2.7 $2.82

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 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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