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

88.9 miles 143.1 km · straight line
112.3 miles actual route 180.8 km · driving distance
2h 11min estimated drive time
£17 - £21 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
146° SE bearing direction

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

The distance from Gloucester, United Kingdom to Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 88.9 miles (143.1 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, United Kingdom is located SE of Gloucester, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 112.3 miles, taking about 2h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. 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. 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 Gloucester, 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 Gloucester, United Kingdom to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 11min £17 - £21 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 37min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $13–$39* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Gloucester, United Kingdom
51.87°N, 2.24°W
Europe/London
24m 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 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 280 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM