What Are the Driving Times Between Destinations in Portugal?
Portugal's compact size makes most destinations reachable within a few hours by car. Toll highways significantly speed long-distance travel, though scenic routes take longer.
Key driving times from Lisbon:
- Porto: 3 hours via A1 highway
- Algarve (Faro/Lagos): 2.5-3 hours via A2
- Sintra: 30-40 minutes
- Evora: 1.5 hours
- Obidos: 1 hour
- Nazare: 1.5 hours
- Coimbra: 2 hours
From Porto:
- Douro Valley (Pinhao): 1.5-2 hours
- Guimaraes: 45 minutes
- Braga: 45 minutes
- Lisbon: 3 hours
These times assume highway driving with light traffic. City traffic, particularly entering Lisbon during rush hours, can add significant delays. Weekend getaway traffic to the Algarve and beaches can also slow things considerably during summer.
For scenic drives like the Douro Valley, double the time you might expect from map distances due to winding roads and photo stops.
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