How far is it from Esposende to Silves?

The distance between Esposende and Silves is 578 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Esposende to Silves?

The drive from Esposende to Silves takes approximately 6 h 20 min by car.

The fastest route from Esposende to Silves covers 578 km with a driving time of approximately 6 h 20 min.

Silves lies roughly to the south of Esposende.

The drive from Esposende to Silves mainly follows A 28, A 1, A 2. The longest single stretch is 268 km on A 1.

Towns on the route from Esposende to Silves include Porto, Coimbra, Leiria, Alverca do Ribatejo.

Distance: 578 kmDrive time: 6 h 20 min

Driving from Esposende to Silves takes about 6 h 20 min via A 1. The distance is 578 km. The straight-line distance is 485 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Porto, Espinho, Leiria, Setúbal, Silves. Driving directions

Driving directions46 · 578 km

1 Depart left onto Avenida 19 de Agosto 14 m
2 Enter roundabout straight onto Avenida 19 de Agosto 123 m
3 Exit roundabout straight onto Avenida 19 de Agosto 2 km
4 Enter roundabout right onto EM 103-1 52 m
5 Exit roundabout right onto EM 103-1 28 m
6 Continue straight onto Avenida Comendador Francisco Alves Quintas 919 m
7 Turn right onto Rua Comendador Rodrigo Leite 206 m
8 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Rua Comendador Rodrigo Leite 147 m
9 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Variante à EN 103-1 97 m
10 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Variante à EN 103-1 700 m
11 Take ramp slightly right 339 m
12 Merge slightly left onto Autoestrada do Litoral Norte 44 km
13 Continue straight onto Avenida da Associação Empresarial de Portugal 973 m

14 Keep slightly right onto Avenida da Associação Empresarial de Portugal 185 m
15 Keep slightly right onto Avenida da Associação Empresarial de Portugal 173 m
16 Keep slightly right 170 m
17 Merge slightly left onto Via de Cintura Interna 7 km
18 Continue straight onto Autoestrada do Norte 14 km
19 Keep slightly right onto Autoestrada do Norte 255 km
20 Take exit slightly right 423 m
21 Keep slightly right 374 m
22 Keep slightly right 744 m
23 Merge slightly left onto Autoestrada do Ribatejo 21 km
24 Keep slightly right 2 km
25 Merge slightly left 40 km
26 Keep slightly left 521 m
27 Keep slightly right 630 m
28 Merge slightly left onto Autoestrada do Sul 171 km
29 Take exit slightly right 331 m
30 Keep slightly left 461 m
31 Enter roundabout straight 49 m
32 Exit roundabout slightly right 720 m
33 Enter roundabout slightly right 29 m
34 Exit roundabout straight 183 m
35 Enter roundabout straight 48 m
36 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 km
37 Enter roundabout slightly right 34 m
38 Exit roundabout slightly right 12 km
39 Turn slightly right 5 km
40 Enter roundabout straight 49 m
41 Exit roundabout straight 347 m
42 Turn right 77 m
43 Turn slightly left onto Rua Cruz de Portugal 94 m
44 Turn right onto Rua Gregório Mascarenhas 101 m
45 Turn left onto Rua Cândido dos Reis 290 m
46 Arrive onto Rua Doutor Francisco Vieira

The return trip from Silves to Esposende covers roughly the same distance, 578 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

How far is it from Esposende to Silves?: The distance between Esposende and Silves is 578 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Esposende to Silves?: The drive from Esposende to Silves takes approximately 6 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Esposende to Silves?: The fastest route from Esposende to Silves covers 578 km with a driving time of approximately 6 h 20 min.
Which direction is Silves from Esposende?: Silves lies roughly to the south of Esposende.
Which roads does the route from Esposende to Silves follow?: The drive from Esposende to Silves mainly follows A 28, A 1, A 2. The longest single stretch is 268 km on A 1.
Which towns do you pass between Esposende and Silves?: Towns on the route from Esposende to Silves include Porto, Coimbra, Leiria, Alverca do Ribatejo.