Day trip from Santander to Gijón
Gijón lies 150 km (93 mi) west of Santander, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 150 km (93 mi) apart, Gijón is a realistic day trip from Santander: about 2 h 26 min each way by road.
| Santander | Gijón | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Population | 173,635 | 271,780 |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 39001–39080 | 33200–33691 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Gijón
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Staying in Gijón
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Common questions
How far is Gijón from Santander?
150 km (93 mi) in a straight line, west of Santander; by road roughly 183 km (114 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santander to Gijón by road?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santander and Gijón?
No, both are on Europe/Madrid at the moment.
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 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.