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

80.3 miles 129.3 km · straight line
104.6 miles actual route 168.4 km · driving distance
2h 0min estimated drive time
£16 - £20 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Portsmouth, United Kingdom from Rochester, United Kingdom?

The distance from Portsmouth, United Kingdom to Rochester, United Kingdom is 80.3 miles (129.3 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, United Kingdom is located ENE of Portsmouth, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 104.6 miles, taking about 2h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. 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 Rochester, 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 Portsmouth, United Kingdom to Rochester, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 0min £16 - £20 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 24min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~1h 54min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portsmouth, United Kingdom & Rochester, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Portsmouth, United Kingdom
50.80°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
6m elevation
Rochester, United Kingdom
51.39°N, 0.51°E
Europe/London
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 309.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM