Nice to Southampton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Nice from Southampton?

The distance from Nice to Southampton is 641.2 miles (1031.9 km) as the crow flies. Southampton is located NW of Nice. By car, the driving distance is approximately 769.4 miles, taking about 15h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Nice is in France, while Southampton 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 Southampton. 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.