Day trip from Crawley to Portsmouth
Portsmouth lies 73 km (45 mi) south-west of Crawley, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 73 km (45 mi) apart, Portsmouth is a realistic day trip from Crawley: about 1 h 11 min each way by road.
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| Crawley | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 124,008 | 208,100 |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | OX8–SO21 | PO5 |
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Common questions
How far is Portsmouth from Crawley?
73 km (45 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Crawley; by road roughly 89 km (55 mi).
How long does it take to get from Crawley to Portsmouth by road?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Crawley and Portsmouth?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.