How far is it from Braga to Elvas?

The distance between Braga and Elvas is 249 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Braga to Elvas?

The drive from Braga to Elvas takes approximately 5 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Braga to Elvas?

The fastest route from Braga to Elvas covers 249 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 5 min.

Which direction is Elvas from Braga?

Elvas lies roughly to the south of Braga.

Which roads does the route from Braga to Elvas follow?

The drive from Braga to Elvas mainly follows A 1, IC 8, IP 2. The longest single stretch is 69 mi on A 1.

Which towns do you pass between Braga and Elvas?

Towns on the route from Braga to Elvas include Porto, Coimbra, Portalegre.

Braga Elvas

Distance: 249 miDuration: 5 h 5 min

Driving from Braga to Elvas takes about 5 h 5 min via A 1. The distance is 249 mi. The straight-line distance is 197 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rio Tinto, Coimbra, Castelo Branco, Ponte de Sor, Portalegre. Driving directions

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Driving directions74 · 249 mi

1 Depart onto Rua São Martinho 1 mi
2 Take ramp sharp left 1 mi
3 Merge slightly left onto Circular Norte de Braga 2 mi
4 Continue straight onto Circular Sul de Braga 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto Autoestrada do Baixo Minho 1 mi
6 Take exit slightly left 2 mi
7 Keep slightly right 1 mi
8 Keep slightly left 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left onto Autoestrada de Entre-Douro-e-Minho 21 mi
10 Keep slightly left onto Autoestrada de Entre-Douro-e-Minho (Via Verde) 6 mi
11 Keep slightly left 1 mi
12 Merge slightly left onto Via de Cintura Interna 3 mi
13 Continue straight onto Ponte do Freixo 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Circular Regional Interior do Porto 5 mi
15 Merge slightly right onto Autoestrada do Norte 5 mi
16 Keep slightly right onto Autoestrada do Norte 65 mi
17 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
18 Keep slightly right 63 yd
19 Continue straight onto Radial de Coimbra 7 mi
20 Keep slightly right 1 mi
21 Merge slightly left onto Autoestrada do Pinhal Interior 14 mi
22 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
23 Keep slightly left 1 mi
24 Keep slightly right 1 mi
25 Merge slightly left 44 mi
26 Keep slightly left 1 mi
27 Keep slightly right 1 mi
28 Merge slightly left onto Autoestrada da Beira Interior 9 mi
29 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
30 Continue straight 30 mi
31 Enter roundabout slightly right 78 yd
32 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
33 Take exit straight 2 mi
34 Take exit slightly left 111 yd
35 Turn left 1 mi
36 Enter roundabout right onto Avenida de Badajoz 38 yd
37 Exit roundabout right onto Avenida de Badajoz 1 mi
38 Enter roundabout right onto Avenida de Badajoz 38 yd
39 Exit roundabout right onto Avenida de Badajoz 1 mi
40 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Avenida de Badajoz 52 yd
41 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Avenida de Badajoz 1 mi
42 Enter roundabout slightly right 47 yd
43 Exit roundabout right 46 yd
44 Turn straight 1 mi
45 Enter roundabout right 60 yd
46 Exit roundabout slightly right 3 mi
47 Enter roundabout right 28 yd
48 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
49 Enter roundabout slightly right 31 yd
50 Exit roundabout right 9 mi
51 Turn slightly right 1 mi
52 Continue straight 1 mi
53 Enter roundabout slightly right 33 yd
54 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
55 Enter roundabout right 49 yd
56 Exit roundabout right 8 mi
57 Enter roundabout slightly right 49 yd
58 Exit roundabout slightly right 25 yd
59 Turn slightly right 1 mi
60 Turn right onto Avenida Coronel Passos e Souza 4 mi
61 Continue straight onto Rua de Elvas 6 mi
62 Enter roundabout straight 87 yd
63 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
64 Enter roundabout right 2 yd
65 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
66 Turn right onto Rua Nova Vicente 82 yd
67 Turn sharp right 26 yd
68 Turn left 101 yd
69 Turn right onto Rua de São João da Corujeira 148 yd
70 Continue right onto Rua de Martins Mendes 1 mi
71 Continue right onto Rua de Martins Mendes 43 yd
72 Turn left onto Portas do Sol 43 yd
73 Turn right onto Praça da República 12 yd
74 Arrive onto Praça da República

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The return trip from Elvas to Braga covers roughly the same distance, 249 mi.

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How far is it from Braga to Elvas?: The distance between Braga and Elvas is 249 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Braga to Elvas?: The drive from Braga to Elvas takes approximately 5 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Braga to Elvas?: The fastest route from Braga to Elvas covers 249 mi with a driving time of approximately 5 h 5 min.
Which direction is Elvas from Braga?: Elvas lies roughly to the south of Braga.
Which roads does the route from Braga to Elvas follow?: The drive from Braga to Elvas mainly follows A 1, IC 8, IP 2. The longest single stretch is 69 mi on A 1.
Which towns do you pass between Braga and Elvas?: Towns on the route from Braga to Elvas include Porto, Coimbra, Portalegre.

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