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

193 miles 310.6 km · straight line
239.2 miles actual route 384.9 km · driving distance
4h 30min estimated drive time
£36 - £45 estimated fuel cost
~53min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Portsmouth, United Kingdom from Scunthorpe?

The distance from Portsmouth, United Kingdom to Scunthorpe is 193 miles (310.6 km) as the crow flies. Scunthorpe is located N of Portsmouth, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 239.2 miles, taking about 4h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 53min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Scunthorpe. 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 Scunthorpe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 30min £36 - £45 Flexible stops
Fly ~53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 24min $19–$36* Budget
Train ~4h 17min $29–$84* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portsmouth, United Kingdom & Scunthorpe

Quick Facts

Portsmouth, United Kingdom
50.80°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
6m elevation
Scunthorpe
53.58°N, 0.65°W
Europe/London
46m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 64 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 129 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM