Gloucester, United Kingdom to Porthcawl: Road Trip Guide & Distance

68 miles 109.5 km · straight line
85.3 miles actual route 137.2 km · driving distance
1h 43min estimated drive time
£13 - £16 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Gloucester, United Kingdom from Porthcawl?

The distance from Gloucester, United Kingdom to Porthcawl is 68 miles (109.5 km) as the crow flies. Porthcawl is located WSW of Gloucester, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 85.3 miles, taking about 1h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. 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 Gloucester, United Kingdom and Porthcawl. 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 Gloucester, United Kingdom to Porthcawl

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 43min £13 - £16 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 4min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 38min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gloucester, United Kingdom & Porthcawl

Quick Facts

Gloucester, United Kingdom
51.87°N, 2.24°W
Europe/London
24m elevation
Porthcawl
51.48°N, 3.70°W
Europe/London
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 366 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM