Dale City to Portsmouth, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

306.7 miles 493.6 km · straight line
383.4 miles estimated 617 km · driving distance
7h 43min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Dale City from Portsmouth, Ohio?

The distance from Dale City to Portsmouth, Ohio is 306.7 miles (493.6 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, Ohio is located W of Dale City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.4 miles, taking about 7h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Dale City in Virginia and Portsmouth, Ohio in Ohio.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dale City and Portsmouth, Ohio. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dale City to Portsmouth, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 43min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 16min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 20min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dale City & Portsmouth, Ohio

Quick Facts

Dale City
38.64°N, 77.31°W
America/New_York
70m elevation
Portsmouth, Ohio
38.73°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
162m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients