Driving from Madrid to Lincoln
Lincoln lies 1,444 km (897 mi) north of Madrid, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 2 min without stops, over roughly 1,762 km (1,095 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Madrid | Lincoln | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Population | 3.3 million | 103,813 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | LN2 |
Clocks in Lincoln are 1 h behind Madrid right now, so a 22 h 2 min journey lands only 21 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lincoln
Crossing from Spain 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 Madrid to Lincoln
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Staying in Lincoln
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Common questions
How far is Lincoln from Madrid?
1,444 km (897 mi) in a straight line, north of Madrid; by road roughly 1,762 km (1,095 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Lincoln by car?
About 22 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Lincoln?
Lincoln is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Madrid).
What currency do I need in Lincoln?
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.