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

121.5 miles 195.5 km · straight line
160.4 miles actual route 258.2 km · driving distance
2h 58min estimated drive time
£24 - £30 estimated fuel cost
~45min flight time · usually no direct flights
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Portsmouth, United Kingdom?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 121.5 miles (195.5 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, United Kingdom is located SSE of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 160.4 miles, taking about 2h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 45min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, United Kingdom 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 Birmingham, United Kingdom to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 58min £24 - £30 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 34min $13–$24* Budget
Train ~2h 49min $19–$56* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m 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 41 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 205 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM