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

626.3 miles 1008 km · straight line
751.6 miles estimated 1209.6 km · driving distance
15h 7min estimated drive time
€134 - €165 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
324° NW bearing direction

How far is Nice from Portsmouth, United Kingdom?

The distance from Nice to Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 626.3 miles (1008 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, United Kingdom is located NW of Nice. By car, the driving distance is approximately 751.6 miles, taking about 15h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Nice 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 Nice 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 Nice to Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 7min €134 - €165 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 8min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 39min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nice & Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Nice
43.71°N, 7.26°E
Europe/Paris
10m 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 209 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients