Day trip from Basingstoke to Poole
Poole lies 88 km (54 mi) south-west of Basingstoke, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 88 km (54 mi) apart, Poole is a realistic day trip from Basingstoke: about 1 h 25 min each way by road.
| Basingstoke | Poole | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 107,642 | 151,500 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | RG21 | BH15 |
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Common questions
How far is Poole from Basingstoke?
88 km (54 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Basingstoke; by road roughly 107 km (66 mi).
How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Poole by road?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Basingstoke and Poole?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.