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

64.3 miles 103.5 km · straight line
75.4 miles actual route 121.4 km · driving distance
1h 46min estimated drive time
£11 - £14 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
221° SW bearing direction

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

The distance from London, United Kingdom to Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 64.3 miles (103.5 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, United Kingdom is located SW of London, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 75.4 miles, taking about 1h 46min. 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 London, 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 London, United Kingdom to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 46min £11 - £14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 7min $6–$11* Budget

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

Quick Facts

London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m 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 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 387.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM