Bristol, United Kingdom to Madrid: Road Trip Guide & Distance

764.5 miles 1230.3 km · straight line
1062 miles actual route 1709.1 km · driving distance
23h 13min estimated drive time
£161 - £198 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
184° S bearing direction

How far is Bristol, United Kingdom from Madrid?

The distance from Bristol, United Kingdom to Madrid is 764.5 miles (1230.3 km) as the crow flies. Madrid is located S of Bristol, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1062 miles, taking about 23h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Bristol, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Madrid is in Spain.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Bristol, United Kingdom and Madrid. 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 Bristol, United Kingdom to Madrid

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 13min £161 - £198 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 52min $85–$159* Budget
Train ~30h 11min $127–$372* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, United Kingdom & Madrid

Quick Facts

Bristol, United Kingdom
51.45°N, 2.59°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
Madrid
40.42°N, 3.70°W
Europe/Madrid
667m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 255 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM