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

600.5 miles 966.4 km · straight line
720.6 miles estimated 1159.7 km · driving distance
14h 30min estimated drive time
€128 - €158 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
332° NNW bearing direction

How far is Marseille from Portsmouth, United Kingdom?

The distance from Marseille to Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 600.5 miles (966.4 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, United Kingdom is located NNW of Marseille. By car, the driving distance is approximately 720.6 miles, taking about 14h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Marseille is in France, 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. 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. 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 Marseille 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 Marseille to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 30min €128 - €158 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 24min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 51min $86–$252* Comfort

Quick Facts

Marseille
43.30°N, 5.37°E
Europe/Paris
12m 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 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients