Driving from Le Havre to Portsmouth
Portsmouth lies 168 km (105 mi) north-west of Le Havre, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 34 min without stops, over roughly 205 km (128 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Le Havre | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Population | 185,972 | 208,100 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | 76050 CEDEX–76620 | PO5 |
Clocks in Portsmouth are 1 h behind Le Havre right now, so a 2 h 34 min journey lands only 1 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Portsmouth
Crossing from France into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book car hire from Le Havre to Portsmouth
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Staying in Portsmouth
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Common questions
How far is Portsmouth from Le Havre?
168 km (105 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Le Havre; by road roughly 205 km (128 mi).
How long does it take to get from Le Havre to Portsmouth by car?
About 2 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Le Havre and Portsmouth?
Portsmouth is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Paris).
What currency do I need in Portsmouth?
The Pound (GBP).
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.