What is the best route from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Santander?

The fastest route from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Santander covers 504 mi with a driving time of approximately 9 h 40 min.

Which direction is Santander from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC)?

Santander lies roughly to the north-west of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC).

Which roads does the route from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Santander follow?

The drive from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Santander mainly follows A-31, A-3, A-1. The longest single stretch is 139 mi on A-31.

Which towns do you pass between Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Santander?

Towns on the route from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Santander include Albacete, Alcaláde Henares, Burgos.

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) Santander

Distance: 504 miDuration: 9 h 40 min

Driving from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Santander takes about 9 h 40 min via A-31. The distance is 504 mi. The straight-line distance is 397 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Albacete, Madrid, Burgos, Santander. Driving directions

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Driving directions95 · 504 mi

1 Depart right 2 mi
2 Turn slightly right 2 mi
3 Turn left 1 mi
4 Turn left 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout right 39 yd
6 Exit roundabout right 48 yd
7 Continue straight 1 mi
8 Keep slightly left onto Arribades - Arrivals - Llegadas - Parking - Car Rental 1 mi
9 Continue straight 1 mi
10 Enter roundabout slightly right 1 mi
11 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
12 Merge slightly left 2 mi
13 Keep slightly left 1 mi

14 Merge slightly left 5 mi
15 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
16 Keep slightly right 1 mi
17 Merge slightly left onto Autovía de Circunvalación de Elche 1 mi
18 Merge slightly left onto Autovia de la Mediterrània 4 mi
19 Continue straight onto Autovía del Mediterráneo 1 mi
20 Merge slightly left onto Autovía de Alicante 119 mi
21 Keep slightly right onto Autovía de Alicante 21 mi
22 Merge slightly right onto Autovía del Este 59 mi
23 Keep slightly left onto Autovía del Este 30 mi
24 Keep slightly right 13 mi
25 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
26 Keep slightly right 1 mi
27 Merge slightly left 3 mi
28 Keep slightly left 11 mi
29 Keep slightly right 3 mi
30 Keep slightly right 1 mi
31 Merge slightly left onto Autovía del Norte 59 mi
32 Continue straight onto Autovía Madrid - Burgos 4 mi
33 Continue straight onto Autovía del Norte 71 mi
34 Keep slightly right onto Acceso Sur a Burgos 2 mi
35 Continue straight onto BU-11 Acceso Sur a Burgos 2 mi
36 Continue straight onto Acceso Sur a Burgos 1 mi
37 Keep slightly left onto Avenida Cantabria 1 mi
38 Enter rotary slightly right onto Avenida Cantabria 66 yd
39 Exit rotary straight onto Avenida Cantabria 1 mi
40 Enter rotary slightly right onto Avenida Cantabria 60 yd
41 Exit rotary slightly right onto Avenida Cantabria 1 mi
42 Enter rotary slightly right onto Avenida Cantabria 43 yd
43 Exit rotary slightly right onto Avenida Cantabria 1 mi
44 Continue straight onto Calle Laredo 1 mi
45 Enter roundabout right onto Calle Laredo 90 yd
46 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Calle Laredo 1 mi
47 Enter roundabout right onto Calle Laredo 89 yd
48 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Calle Laredo 1 mi
49 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Calle Laredo 86 yd
50 Exit roundabout right onto Calle Laredo 1 mi
51 Enter roundabout slightly right 154 yd
52 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
53 Keep slightly left 146 yd
54 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Autovía de Burgos - Aguilar de Campoo 162 yd
55 Exit roundabout straight onto Autovía de Burgos - Aguilar de Campoo 1 mi
56 Merge slightly left onto Autovía de Burgos - Aguilar de Campoo 6 mi
57 Merge slightly right onto N-627 - N-623 Burgos-Santander 3 mi
58 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
59 Keep slightly right 60 mi
60 Enter roundabout right 20 yd
61 Exit roundabout right 6 mi
62 Enter roundabout right onto Barrio Santa Ana 44 yd
63 Exit roundabout straight onto Barrio Santa Ana 3 mi
64 Enter roundabout right onto Barrio el Crucero 22 yd
65 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Barrio el Crucero 1 mi
66 Enter roundabout right 45 yd
67 Exit roundabout slightly right 166 yd
68 Enter roundabout slightly right 36 yd
69 Exit roundabout straight 3 mi
70 Enter roundabout right 20 yd
71 Exit roundabout slightly right 6 mi
72 Enter roundabout right onto Guarnizo-Cianca 45 yd
73 Exit roundabout right onto Guarnizo-Cianca 1 mi
74 Continue straight onto Calle de Ramón y Cajal 1 mi
75 Continue straight onto Calle de Ramón y Cajal 38 yd
76 Continue slightly right onto Calle de Ramón y Cajal 1 mi
77 Continue straight onto Calle de Sáinz y Trevilla 1 mi
78 Enter roundabout right onto Calle de Sáinz y Trevilla 56 yd
79 Exit roundabout straight onto Calle de Sáinz y Trevilla 1 mi
80 Enter roundabout right onto Calle de Sáinz y Trevilla 67 yd
81 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Calle de Sáinz y Trevilla 1 mi
82 Enter rotary slightly right onto Enlace de la Cerrada-Boo de Guarnizo 80 yd
83 Exit rotary slightly right onto Enlace de la Cerrada-Boo de Guarnizo 1 mi
84 Enter roundabout straight 53 yd
85 Exit roundabout slightly right 134 yd
86 Enter roundabout slightly right 35 yd
87 Exit roundabout right 124 yd
88 Take ramp slightly left 153 yd
89 Merge slightly left 4 mi
90 Continue straight onto Calle del Marqués de la Hermida 1 mi
91 Continue straight onto Calle de Antonio López 1 mi
92 Continue straight onto Calle de Antonio López 1 mi
93 Continue straight onto Calle de Isabel II 1 mi
94 Turn left onto Calle de Jesús de Monasterio 57 yd
95 Arrive onto Calle de Jesús de Monasterio

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The return trip from Santander to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) covers roughly the same distance, 504 mi.

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How far is it from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Santander?: The distance between Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Santander is 504 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Santander?: The drive from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Santander takes approximately 9 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Santander?: The fastest route from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Santander covers 504 mi with a driving time of approximately 9 h 40 min.
Which direction is Santander from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC)?: Santander lies roughly to the north-west of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC).
Which roads does the route from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Santander follow?: The drive from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Santander mainly follows A-31, A-3, A-1. The longest single stretch is 139 mi on A-31.
Which towns do you pass between Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) and Santander?: Towns on the route from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) to Santander include Albacete, Alcaláde Henares, Burgos.

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