Day trip from Orihuela to Alicante
Alicante lies 50 km (31 mi) north-east of Orihuela, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 50 km (31 mi) apart, Alicante is a realistic day trip from Orihuela: about 49 min each way by road.
| Orihuela | Alicante | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 101,321 | 348,901 |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
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Staying in Alicante
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Common questions
How far is Alicante from Orihuela?
50 km (31 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Orihuela; by road roughly 61 km (38 mi).
How long does it take to get from Orihuela to Alicante by road?
About 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Orihuela and Alicante?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.