La Rochelle to Portsmouth, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

320.5 miles 515.8 km · straight line
384.6 miles estimated 619 km · driving distance
7h 44min estimated drive time
€68 - €84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is La Rochelle from Portsmouth, United Kingdom?

The distance from La Rochelle to Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 320.5 miles (515.8 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, United Kingdom is located N of La Rochelle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.6 miles, taking about 7h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. La Rochelle is in France, while Portsmouth, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 La Rochelle and Portsmouth, United Kingdom. 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 La Rochelle to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 44min €68 - €84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 17min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 21min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between La Rochelle & Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

La Rochelle
46.16°N, 1.15°W
Europe/Paris
0m 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 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients