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

91.3 miles 147 km · straight line
115.3 miles actual route 185.5 km · driving distance
2h 12min estimated drive time
£17 - £22 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Portsmouth, United Kingdom from Rayleigh?

The distance from Portsmouth, United Kingdom to Rayleigh is 91.3 miles (147 km) as the crow flies. Rayleigh is located NE of Portsmouth, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 115.3 miles, taking about 2h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Portsmouth, United Kingdom and Rayleigh. 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 Portsmouth, United Kingdom to Rayleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 12min £17 - £22 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 38min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 5min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portsmouth, United Kingdom & Rayleigh

Quick Facts

Portsmouth, United Kingdom
50.80°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
6m elevation
Rayleigh
51.59°N, 0.60°E
Europe/London
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 272.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM