Newcastle upon Tyne to Portsmouth, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

289.6 miles 466.1 km · straight line
340.2 miles actual route 547.5 km · driving distance
6h 14min estimated drive time
£52 - £64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
175° S bearing direction

How far is Newcastle upon Tyne from Portsmouth, United Kingdom?

The distance from Newcastle upon Tyne to Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 289.6 miles (466.1 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, United Kingdom is located S of Newcastle upon Tyne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 340.2 miles, taking about 6h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 14min £52 - £64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 29min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~5h 55min $41–$119* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Newcastle upon Tyne & Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Newcastle upon Tyne
54.98°N, 1.62°W
Europe/London
42m 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 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM