Driving from Valencia to Alicante
Alicante lies 126 km (78 mi) south of Valencia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 153 km (95 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Valencia | Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 824,340 | 348,901 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
Where to book car hire from Valencia to Alicante
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Staying in Alicante
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Common questions
How far is Alicante from Valencia?
126 km (78 mi) in a straight line, south of Valencia; by road roughly 153 km (95 mi).
How long does it take to get from Valencia to Alicante by car?
About 1 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Valencia and Alicante?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.