Driving from London to Gijón
Gijón lies 978 km (608 mi) south-west of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 14 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 1,194 km (742 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| London | Gijón | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Population | 9 million | 271,780 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 33200–33691 |
Clocks in Gijón are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 14 h 55 min journey lands 15 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gijón
Crossing from United Kingdom into Spain: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 London to Gijón
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Staying in Gijón
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Common questions
How far is Gijón from London?
978 km (608 mi) in a straight line, south-west of London; by road roughly 1,194 km (742 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Gijón by car?
About 14 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Gijón?
Gijón is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Gijón?
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.