How far is it from Lisbon to Madrid?

The distance between Lisbon and Madrid is 373 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Lisbon to Madrid?

The drive from Lisbon to Madrid takes approximately 7 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Lisbon to Madrid?

The fastest route from Lisbon to Madrid covers 373 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 10 min.

Which direction is Madrid from Lisbon?

Madrid lies roughly to the east of Lisbon.

Which roads does the route from Lisbon to Madrid follow?

The drive from Lisbon to Madrid mainly follows A 23, EX-A1, A-5. The longest single stretch is 110 mi on A-5.

Which towns do you pass between Lisbon and Madrid?

Towns on the route from Lisbon to Madrid include Cartaxo, Abrantes, Castelo Branco, Alcorcón.

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Distance: 373 miDuration: 7 h 10 min

Driving from Lisbon to Madrid takes about 7 h 10 min via A-5. The distance is 373 mi. The straight-line distance is 306 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Santarém, Abrantes, Castelo Branco, Termas de Monfortinho, Madrid. Driving directions

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The drive from Lisbon in Portugal to Madrid in Spain is a picturesque trip across the Iberian Peninsula. The total distance is 599 km, and the journey usually takes around 7.1 hours. As both countries drive on the right, the transition is straightforward for drivers. It’s worth noting that Portugal has a mixed toll system, including some roads that are electronic-only, so a Via Verde Visitors device is advisable for foreign drivers. Once you cross the border into Spain, you’ll find a similar combination of toll and free motorways. This route provides a fantastic opportunity to experience the diverse scenery between these two dynamic capitals, all while benefiting from excellent road conditions.

1 Depart right 1 mi
2 Turn left 1 mi
3 Turn right 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn left 2 mi
5 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
6 Turn right 3 mi
7 Enter roundabout right 29 yd
8 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout right 86 yd
10 Exit roundabout right 2 mi
11 Continue straight onto Estrada do Carregado 5 mi
12 Continue straight 2 mi
13 Continue straight 1 mi

14 Turn slightly right 32 yd
15 Enter roundabout right 50 yd
16 Exit roundabout right 85 yd
17 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
18 Merge slightly left 162 yd
19 Keep slightly left 1 mi
20 Keep slightly left 1 mi
21 Merge slightly left onto Autoestrada do Norte 39 mi
22 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Autoestrada da Beira Interior 76 mi
24 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
25 Continue straight 1 mi
26 Keep slightly right 1 mi
27 Enter roundabout slightly right 53 yd
28 Exit roundabout straight 123 yd
29 Enter roundabout right 34 yd
30 Exit roundabout slightly right 4 mi
31 Enter roundabout right 63 yd
32 Exit roundabout straight 116 yd
33 Turn straight 1 mi
34 Turn right 3 mi
35 Turn right onto Avenida da Liberdade 16 mi
36 Enter roundabout straight 14 yd
37 Exit roundabout slightly right 6 mi
38 Enter roundabout slightly right 29 yd
39 Exit roundabout slightly right 16 mi
40 Enter roundabout slightly right 5 yd
41 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
42 Continue straight onto Carretera de Navalmoral de la Mata a Portugal por Coria 7 mi
43 At end of road, turn left onto Carretera de Navalmoral de la Mata a Portugal por Coria 11 mi
44 Enter roundabout slightly right 18 yd
45 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
46 Continue straight onto Autovía del Norte de Extremadura 62 mi
47 Keep slightly left 1 mi
48 Merge slightly left onto Autovía del Suroeste 95 mi
49 Keep slightly left onto Autovía del Suroeste 15 mi
50 Keep slightly left onto Autovía del Suroeste 2 mi
51 Merge slightly left 4 mi
52 Take exit right 1 mi
53 Merge slightly left onto Autovía de Toledo 3 mi
54 Continue straight onto Paseo de Santa María de la Cabeza 1 mi
55 At end of road, turn right onto Paseo de Santa María de la Cabeza 1 mi
56 Turn right onto Calle de Vizcaya 1 mi
57 Turn left onto Paseo de las Delicias 1 mi
58 Continue straight onto Plaza del Emperador Carlos V 1 mi
59 Enter rotary straight onto Paseo del Prado 87 yd
60 Exit rotary straight onto Paseo del Prado 1 mi
61 Turn slightly left onto Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo 135 yd
62 Continue straight onto Plaza de las Cortes 140 yd
63 Continue right onto Calle del Marqués de Cubas 132 yd
64 Turn left onto Calle de Zorrilla 1 mi
65 Continue right onto Calle de Cedaceros 170 yd
66 Turn left onto Calle de Alcalá 52 yd
67 Turn slightly right onto Calle de la Virgen de los Peligros 91 yd
68 Turn left onto Calle de la Aduana 1 mi
69 Turn left onto Calle de Tetuán 115 yd
70 Arrive left onto Calle de Tetuán

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The return trip from Madrid to Lisbon covers roughly the same distance, 373 mi.

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How far is it from Lisbon to Madrid?: The distance between Lisbon and Madrid is 373 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Lisbon to Madrid?: The drive from Lisbon to Madrid takes approximately 7 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Lisbon to Madrid?: The fastest route from Lisbon to Madrid covers 373 mi with a driving time of approximately 7 h 10 min.
Which direction is Madrid from Lisbon?: Madrid lies roughly to the east of Lisbon.
Which roads does the route from Lisbon to Madrid follow?: The drive from Lisbon to Madrid mainly follows A 23, EX-A1, A-5. The longest single stretch is 110 mi on A-5.
Which towns do you pass between Lisbon and Madrid?: Towns on the route from Lisbon to Madrid include Cartaxo, Abrantes, Castelo Branco, Alcorcón.

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