Brighton, United Kingdom to Nice: Road Trip Guide & Distance

600.9 miles 967 km · straight line
721 miles estimated 1160.4 km · driving distance
14h 30min estimated drive time
£109 - £135 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
142° SE bearing direction

How far is Brighton, United Kingdom from Nice?

The distance from Brighton, United Kingdom to Nice is 600.9 miles (967 km) as the crow flies. Nice is located SE of Brighton, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 721 miles, taking about 14h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Brighton, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Nice is in France.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brighton, United Kingdom and Nice. 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 Brighton, United Kingdom to Nice

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 30min £109 - £135 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 24min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 51min $87–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, United Kingdom & Nice

Quick Facts

Brighton, United Kingdom
50.82°N, 0.14°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
Nice
43.71°N, 7.26°E
Europe/Paris
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients