Driving from Funchal to Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife lies 471 km (293 mi) south of Funchal, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h 11 min without stops, over roughly 575 km (357 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Funchal | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Portugal | Spain |
| Population | 105,795 | 211,359 |
| Elevation | 280 m (919 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Atlantic/Madeira) | UTC+1 (Atlantic/Canary) |
| Postal codes | 2640-379–9064-512 | 38001–38320 |
What changes when you arrive in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Crossing from Portugal into Spain: the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Where to book car hire from Funchal to Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Staying in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Common questions
How far is Santa Cruz de Tenerife from Funchal?
471 km (293 mi) in a straight line, south of Funchal; by road roughly 575 km (357 mi).
How long does it take to get from Funchal to Santa Cruz de Tenerife by car?
About 7 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Funchal and Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
The Euro (EUR).
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.