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

728.2 miles 1172 km · straight line
873.9 miles estimated 1406.4 km · driving distance
17h 35min estimated drive time
€137 - €169 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Madrid from Portsmouth, United Kingdom?

The distance from Madrid to Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 728.2 miles (1172 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, United Kingdom is located N of Madrid. By car, the driving distance is approximately 873.9 miles, taking about 17h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Madrid is in Spain, while Portsmouth, United Kingdom 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Madrid 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 Madrid to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 35min €137 - €169 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 6min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~22h 52min $105–$306* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madrid & Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Madrid
40.42°N, 3.70°W
Europe/Madrid
667m 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 243 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients