Lisbon to Penzance: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lisbon from Penzance?

The distance from Lisbon to Penzance is 807 miles (1298.7 km) as the crow flies. Penzance is located NNE of Lisbon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 968.3 miles, taking about 19h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Lisbon is in Portugal, while Penzance is in United Kingdom.

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. 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 Lisbon and Penzance. 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.