Plymouth to Porto: Road Trip Guide & Distance

672.3 miles 1081.9 km · straight line
806.7 miles estimated 1298.3 km · driving distance
16h 14min estimated drive time
£122 - £151 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is Plymouth from Porto?

The distance from Plymouth to Porto is 672.3 miles (1081.9 km) as the crow flies. Porto is located SSW of Plymouth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 806.7 miles, taking about 16h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Plymouth is in United Kingdom, while Porto is in Portugal.

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. 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 Plymouth and Porto. 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 Plymouth to Porto

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 14min £122 - £151 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 29min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~21h 6min $97–$282* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Plymouth & Porto

Quick Facts

Plymouth
50.38°N, 4.14°W
Europe/London
50m elevation
Porto
41.16°N, 8.63°W
Europe/Lisbon
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 224 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients