Cost to drive from Porto to Madrid
Driving from Porto to Madrid covers 555 km (345 miles) and takes about 6h 19min without stops. At the latest average price in each country along the way, the fuel for the trip costs about €74 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Country by country: where the petrol money goes
The 39 L a typical petrol car burns on this drive, priced where it is burned.
Where to fill up
This route is already close to the lowest-cost option — refuel whenever it suits you.
- 1.Any station in Spainat 286 km18.9 L at €1.78/L
Assumes a 50-litre tank that starts half full. Your car will differ — plan it with your own numbers.
Tolls and vignettes: not included — we hold no verified toll tariffs for Portugal, Spain, and we don't guess them.
Petrol, diesel or electric — priced for your car
Pick the kind of car you drive and whether you are coming back. Prices are the average across every country on the route.
Driving Porto → Madrid in a family car, electric costs €51.85 less than petrol — 70% of the bill.
Porto vs Madrid: which end is cheaper?
The two ends of this route are priced by different markets, so where you fill up changes what the drive costs.
What if fuel prices move?
Booking this drive for later in the year? Pump prices swing with crude, season and tax changes — here is the same 555 km in a typical petrol car at four price levels.
Cheapest fuel before you leave Porto
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Porto, out of 224 that report a price. Local median €2.154 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €8.75.
- 15 km€1.979AuchanRua Exterior Circunvalação, 1730
- 25 km€1.979AuchanAlameda de Cartes nº 429/485 (Mercado Abastecedor)
- 310 km€1.989PlenergyTravessa Particular da Azenha, n.º 24
- 413 km€1.989PetroprixRua da Seada, Lote 1
- 58 km€1.999PlenergyAvenida dos Combatentes do Ultramar Português, n.º 566
Cheapest fuel when you arrive in Madrid
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Madrid, out of 370 that report a price. Local median €1.799 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €13.50.
- 115 km€1.529AlcampoAvenida Europa, S/N
- 215 km€1.529LavaplusAvenida De Europa, 15
- 312 km€1.569PetroprixCalle Paraguay Esquina Avenida De America, Sn
- 412 km€1.569PlenergyAvenida San Martin De Valdeiglesias, 9
- 513 km€1.569BallenoilCalle Dublin, 4
Your car's mpg, tank and fuel level — plus tolls, route options and the cheapest stops.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving route between Porto and Madrid (555 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, work out how far it runs in each country, and price the fuel a typical car burns in each one at that place's latest published average. The petrol figure assumes 7 L/100km · 34 MPG; diesel and EV use 6 L/100km · 39 MPG and 18 kWh/100km. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the trip planner for your exact numbers, or check prices on the Portugal fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest fuel in Porto?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Porto is charging €1.979 for petrol 95, against a local median of €2.154 across 224 stations that report a price — about €8.75 on a 50-litre fill.
Where is the cheapest fuel in Madrid?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Madrid is charging €1.529 for petrol 95, against a local median of €1.799 across 370 stations that report a price — about €13.50 on a 50-litre fill.
How much does it cost to drive from Porto to Madrid?
The drive is 555 km (345 miles) and takes about 6h 19min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €74.13 in an average petrol car, €66.73 in a diesel, and €22.18 in an electric car, using the latest average price in each country along the way.
Which country has the cheapest petrol between Porto and Madrid?
Spain, at €1.78/L on average, against €2.10/L in Portugal. On this route the difference makes little change to the total.
How far is it from Porto to Madrid in miles and km?
About 345 miles or 555 kilometres by road — roughly 6h 19min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Porto or Madrid?
Petrol is cheaper in Spain (€1.78/L) than in Portugal (€2.10/L), so wait to fill up when you arrive.
How many times will I need to fill up between Porto and Madrid?
None on the way. The drive needs about 38.9 L of petrol and a typical 55 L tank covers roughly 786 km, so one full tank at the start does the whole trip.
Is it cheaper to drive or fly from Porto to Madrid?
On fuel alone the drive costs about €74 one way, and that cost splits across everyone in the car — with €19 each for four people, which is where driving usually wins. Against that, the drive takes 6h 19min without stops, and a fair comparison also counts tolls, parking, wear and any overnight stay.
What will this trip cost if fuel prices change?
At today's prices the petrol is about €74. A 10% rise takes it to €82, a 25% rise to €93, and a 10% fall to €67. Prices here refresh as each source publishes, so this page always reflects the latest figures.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Set the vehicle type on this page for an instant estimate, or open the FuelWide trip planner with your car's fuel economy, tank size and how full it is — it prices the drive state by state and suggests where refuelling is cheaper (state averages in the US, individual forecourt prices where a country publishes them).
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are the latest published averages for each country on the route (sources named on each price page); efficiency and electricity rates are typical estimates, and tolls are not included unless listed above. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.