Bideford to Porto: Road Trip Guide & Distance

713 miles 1147.5 km · straight line
855.6 miles estimated 1377 km · driving distance
17h 13min estimated drive time
£130 - £160 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
199° SSW bearing direction

How far is Bideford from Porto?

The distance from Bideford to Porto is 713 miles (1147.5 km) as the crow flies. Porto is located SSW of Bideford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 855.6 miles, taking about 17h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Bideford is in United Kingdom, while Porto is in Portugal.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bideford and Porto. 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 Bideford to Porto

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 13min £130 - £160 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 40min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 23min $103–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bideford & Porto

Quick Facts

Bideford
51.02°N, 4.21°W
Europe/London
42m elevation
Porto
41.16°N, 8.63°W
Europe/Lisbon
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients