Belfast to Portsmouth, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

331.4 miles 533.3 km · straight line
490 miles actual route 788.5 km · driving distance
11h 24min estimated drive time
£74 - £91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
140° SE bearing direction

How far is Belfast from Portsmouth, United Kingdom?

The distance from Belfast to Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 331.4 miles (533.3 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, United Kingdom is located SE of Belfast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 490 miles, taking about 11h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Belfast and Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Belfast to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 24min £74 - £91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 41min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~10h 50min $59–$172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Belfast & Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Belfast
54.60°N, 5.93°W
Europe/London
1m elevation
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
50.80°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM