How far is it from Ílhavo to Sintra?

The distance between Ílhavo and Sintra is 252 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ílhavo to Sintra?

The drive from Ílhavo to Sintra takes approximately 2 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Ílhavo to Sintra?

The fastest route from Ílhavo to Sintra covers 252 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 50 min.

Which direction is Sintra from Ílhavo?

Sintra lies roughly to the south of Ílhavo.

Which roads does the route from Ílhavo to Sintra follow?

The drive from Ílhavo to Sintra mainly follows A 17, A 8. The longest single stretch is 109 km on A 17.

Which towns do you pass between Ílhavo and Sintra?

Towns on the route from Ílhavo to Sintra include Cantanhede, Leiria, Caldas da Rainha, Loures, Agualva-Cacém.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Ílhavo and Sintra?

Along the route from Ílhavo to Sintra you can fill up at Intermarché (24/7), Repsol (24/7), Galp (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Ílhavo Sintra

Distance: 252 kmDrive time: 2 h 50 min

Driving from Ílhavo to Sintra takes about 2 h 50 min via A 17; IC 1. The distance is 252 km. The straight-line distance is 210 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Ílhavo, Leiria, Caldas da Rainha, Loures, Sintra. Driving directions

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Driving directions54 · 252 km

1 Depart onto Rua de Santo António 12 m
2 Enter roundabout right onto Avenida 25 de Abril 17 m
3 Exit roundabout right onto Avenida 25 de Abril 244 m
4 Enter roundabout right onto Avenida 25 de Abril 27 m
5 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Avenida 25 de Abril 211 m
6 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Via do Mercado 20 m
7 Exit roundabout right onto Via do Mercado 497 m
8 Enter roundabout slightly right 35 m
9 Exit roundabout slightly right 749 m
10 Enter roundabout straight 28 m
11 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 km
12 Enter roundabout right 46 m
13 Exit roundabout right 2 km

14 Enter roundabout straight 31 m
15 Exit roundabout slightly right 910 m
16 Enter roundabout slightly right 28 m
17 Exit roundabout slightly right 516 m
18 Enter roundabout slightly right 42 m
19 Exit roundabout right 195 m
20 Keep slightly right 282 m
21 Merge slightly left onto Autoestrada do Litoral Centro 17 km
22 Keep slightly left onto Autoestrada do Litoral Centro 93 km
23 Merge slightly right onto Autoestrada do Oeste 69 km
24 Keep slightly left onto Autoestrada do Oeste 39 km
25 Take exit slightly right 379 m
26 Continue straight onto Autoestrada de Mafra 9 km
27 Take exit slightly right 256 m
28 Keep slightly right 179 m
29 Continue slightly left 210 m
30 Enter roundabout slightly right 11 m
31 Exit roundabout straight 509 m
32 Enter roundabout right 53 m
33 Exit roundabout slightly right 4 km
34 Continue slightly left onto Rua 25 de Abril 6 km
35 Take ramp slightly right 5 km
36 Continue straight 972 m
37 Enter roundabout straight 37 m
38 Exit roundabout right 3 km
39 Keep slightly right 744 m
40 Merge slightly left onto Circular Exterior da Área Metropolitana de Lisboa 304 m
41 Take exit slightly right 506 m
42 Turn straight onto Avenida General Mário Firmino Miguel 579 m
43 Enter rotary straight onto Avenida General Mário Firmino Miguel 32 m
44 Exit rotary straight onto Avenida General Mário Firmino Miguel 525 m
45 Enter rotary straight onto Rua Acácio Barreiros 2 m
46 Exit rotary straight onto Rua Acácio Barreiros 221 m
47 Turn right onto Avenida Doutor Álvaro de Vasconcelos 123 m
48 Turn left onto Praça de Dom Afonso Henriques 99 m
49 Keep slightly right onto Avenida Movimento das Forças Armadas 244 m
50 At end of road, turn right onto Avenida Dom Francisco de Almeida 97 m
51 Turn left onto Rua Doutor Alfredo da Costa 513 m
52 Enter roundabout straight onto Volta do Duche 18 m
53 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Volta do Duche 54 m
54 Arrive right onto Volta do Duche

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The return trip from Sintra to Ílhavo covers roughly the same distance, 252 km.

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How far is it from Ílhavo to Sintra?: The distance between Ílhavo and Sintra is 252 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ílhavo to Sintra?: The drive from Ílhavo to Sintra takes approximately 2 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Ílhavo to Sintra?: The fastest route from Ílhavo to Sintra covers 252 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 50 min.
Which direction is Sintra from Ílhavo?: Sintra lies roughly to the south of Ílhavo.
Which roads does the route from Ílhavo to Sintra follow?: The drive from Ílhavo to Sintra mainly follows A 17, A 8. The longest single stretch is 109 km on A 17.
Which towns do you pass between Ílhavo and Sintra?: Towns on the route from Ílhavo to Sintra include Cantanhede, Leiria, Caldas da Rainha, Loures, Agualva-Cacém.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Ílhavo and Sintra?: Along the route from Ílhavo to Sintra you can fill up at Intermarché (24/7), Repsol (24/7), Galp (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

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