How far is it from Póvoa de Santa Iria to Sintra?

The distance between Póvoa de Santa Iria and Sintra is 41 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Póvoa de Santa Iria to Sintra?

The drive from Póvoa de Santa Iria to Sintra takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Póvoa de Santa Iria to Sintra?

The fastest route from Póvoa de Santa Iria to Sintra covers 41 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Sintra from Póvoa de Santa Iria?

Sintra lies roughly to the west of Póvoa de Santa Iria.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Póvoa de Santa Iria and Sintra?

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

Where can I stop to rest between Póvoa de Santa Iria and Sintra?

On the route from Póvoa de Santa Iria to Sintra you can take a break at Estação de Serviço CREL, Shell, Fonte do Balneário.

Póvoa de Santa Iria Sintra

Distance: 41 kmDrive time: 35 min

Driving from Póvoa de Santa Iria to Sintra takes about 35 min via A 9. The distance is 41 km. The straight-line distance is 29 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions48 · 41 km

1 Depart left 13 m
2 Turn right onto Praceta Jaime Cortesão 11 m
3 Turn left onto Avenida Marítimos da Póvoa 132 m
4 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Avenida Ernest Solvay 37 m
5 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Avenida Ernest Solvay 289 m
6 Enter roundabout right onto Avenida Dom Vicente Afonso Valente 56 m
7 Exit roundabout right onto Avenida Dom Vicente Afonso Valente 341 m
8 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Avenida Dom Vicente Afonso Valente 11 m
9 Exit roundabout straight onto Avenida Dom Vicente Afonso Valente 203 m
10 Enter roundabout straight onto Avenida Dom Vicente Afonso Valente 5 m
11 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Avenida Dom Vicente Afonso Valente 187 m
12 Enter roundabout straight 34 m
13 Exit roundabout slightly right 19 m

14 Continue slightly right onto Rua Quinta da Piedade 423 m
15 Continue straight onto Rua Combatentes da Grande Guerra 568 m
16 Enter roundabout slightly right 51 m
17 Exit roundabout right 650 m
18 Enter roundabout straight 16 m
19 Exit roundabout straight 970 m
20 Turn slightly right 29 m
21 Turn slightly right 748 m
22 Enter roundabout right 63 m
23 Exit roundabout right 2 km
24 Enter roundabout straight onto Via de Cintura da Área Metropolitana de Lisboa - Norte 31 m
25 Exit roundabout straight onto Via de Cintura da Área Metropolitana de Lisboa - Norte 683 m
26 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Via de Cintura da Área Metropolitana de Lisboa - Norte 52 m
27 Exit roundabout straight onto Via de Cintura da Área Metropolitana de Lisboa - Norte 814 m
28 Take exit slightly right 328 m
29 Enter roundabout straight onto Rua Alfredo Dinis 21 m
30 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Rua Alfredo Dinis 67 m
31 Take ramp left 774 m
32 Keep slightly left 640 m
33 Merge slightly left onto Circular Regional Exterior de Lisboa (CREL) 17 km
34 Take exit slightly right 12 km
35 Take exit slightly right 506 m
36 Turn straight onto Avenida General Mário Firmino Miguel 579 m
37 Enter rotary straight onto Avenida General Mário Firmino Miguel 32 m
38 Exit rotary straight onto Avenida General Mário Firmino Miguel 525 m
39 Enter rotary straight onto Rua Acácio Barreiros 2 m
40 Exit rotary straight onto Rua Acácio Barreiros 221 m
41 Turn right onto Avenida Doutor Álvaro de Vasconcelos 123 m
42 Turn left onto Praça de Dom Afonso Henriques 99 m
43 Keep slightly right onto Avenida Movimento das Forças Armadas 244 m
44 At end of road, turn right onto Avenida Dom Francisco de Almeida 97 m
45 Turn left onto Rua Doutor Alfredo da Costa 513 m
46 Enter roundabout straight onto Volta do Duche 18 m
47 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Volta do Duche 54 m
48 Arrive right onto Volta do Duche

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The return trip from Sintra to Póvoa de Santa Iria covers roughly the same distance, 41 km.

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How far is it from Póvoa de Santa Iria to Sintra?: The distance between Póvoa de Santa Iria and Sintra is 41 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Póvoa de Santa Iria to Sintra?: The drive from Póvoa de Santa Iria to Sintra takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Póvoa de Santa Iria to Sintra?: The fastest route from Póvoa de Santa Iria to Sintra covers 41 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Sintra from Póvoa de Santa Iria?: Sintra lies roughly to the west of Póvoa de Santa Iria.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Póvoa de Santa Iria and Sintra?: Along the route from Póvoa de Santa Iria to Sintra you can fill up at Intermarché (24/7), Galp (24/7), Galp. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Póvoa de Santa Iria and Sintra?: On the route from Póvoa de Santa Iria to Sintra you can take a break at Estação de Serviço CREL, Shell, Fonte do Balneário.

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