🇪🇸 Same-country drive · Spain
Driving from Granada to Sevilla
Road trip guide for the 246 km drive from Granada to Sevilla via the A-92 motorway, covering route highlights and driving tips.
- Drive time
- 2h 55m
- Distance
- 246 km
- Same day?
- Yes, half day
- under 4 h
- Fuel cost
- ≈ €28
- petrol · diesel ≈ €26
- Tolls
- ≈ €22
- per-km
- EV charging
- Unknown
- not yet surveyed
On this page
Route map
Route options
Other paths OSRM found between the two cities — handy when traffic, tolls, or scenery matter more than raw speed.
Avoids motorways
+1h 39m- Distance:
- 282 km (+36 km)
- Duration:
- 4h 34m
Via: N-432 · A-318 · A-380 · A-304
How else can you make this trip?
Driving is the focus of this guide; here's how cycling, coach, and (soon) train and plane stack up for the same pair.
2h 55m
246 km · €28 fuel
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13h 39m
266 km · Climb 1.509 m
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No direct service
Our coach data (FlixBus + BlaBlaCar) doesn't list a direct service for this pair. National operators (e.g., National Express in the UK, Eurolines feeders) may still cover it — check their site directly.
What the drive is like
Drafted from the route's computed data on May 16, 2026 and reviewed against the route summary card. Read our methodology.
You leave Granada via the A-92G, which quickly feeds into the expansive A-92 that slices westward across the heart of Andalusia. This is a route defined by the undulating terrain of the Penibético range and the sprawling olive groves that dominate the landscape for the first half of the drive. The road surface is generally well-maintained and fast, allowing you to settle into the national limit of 120 km/h, though the frequent elevation changes mean your engine will work harder than it appears on a flat map. Midway through the journey, the landscape shifts from the rugged, rocky outcrops surrounding Loja toward the flatter, sun-baked plains of the Guadalquivir valley. Because this route is entirely within Spain, you won't encounter border crossings or complex toll systems, but be prepared for the intense heat if you are driving during the summer months; the tarmac can shimmer, and visibility is often better with polarized sunglasses. The A-92 remains a free motorway throughout, though it lacks the frequent service stations of the more heavily tolled coastal routes, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge when passing the larger transit towns like Antequera or Osuna. As you approach Sevilla, the traffic density increases significantly, particularly as you converge with the regional orbital roads. If you are heading into the historic center, watch for the local low-emission regulations that may restrict access for older vehicles. The transition from the rural, open highway to the stop-start nature of the city periphery is abrupt, so remain alert for merging traffic at the various junctions that serve the satellite towns leading into the capital. The route is straightforward but rewards those who pay attention to the changing weather patterns, as the winds sweeping across the open plains can be surprisingly strong.
Route highlights
- The panoramic view of the Sierra Nevada mountains as you depart Granada.
- The massive olive plantations surrounding the Antequera region.
- The dramatic shift from rugged interior hills to the fertile Guadalquivir valley plains.
Trip plan
How to think about the drive: one day, split, or overnight.
Easy one-day drive
Comfortable as a single day for one driver. Leave after breakfast, arrive with time to settle in.
- Distance:
- 246 km
- Duration:
- 2h 55m (free-flow, no traffic)
Where to stop
Places along the route that make natural breaks for coffee, lunch, or a night.
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Archidona 🇪🇸 es
≈82 km≈ 6.1 km detour from the main route
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Osuna 🇪🇸 es
≈164 km≈ 5.2 km detour from the main route
Key moves
Things to know before you set off — borders, sides of the road, tolls.
Tolls on motorways in ES
Budget for motorway tolls — France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal charge per-km, Croatia and Greece by section. Contactless cards work almost everywhere; have one loaded.
Must-know before you go
The things a driver from another country wouldn't think to ask about — fines, stickers, payment cards, opening hours.
City access & emission zones
Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla now run ZBE low-emission zones
Must knowSpain's Zonas de Bajas Emisiones (ZBE) cover central Madrid (24/7), Barcelona inside the Rondes (weekdays 7:00–20:00), Sevilla, Valencia and a growing list. Foreign plates need to register at the city portal in advance — your Euro emission class determines whether you get in. Without registration, cameras log entry and the fine reaches your home address.
Sevilla ZBE — old town one-way labyrinth + camera enforcement
Must knowSevilla
Sevilla's ZBE Casco Antiguo (since 2024) covers the medieval centre between the river and the Alcázar. Hours 07:00–22:00 every day. Combined with the existing one-way traffic system, GPS routes change daily — many old streets are pedestrianised this year that weren't last year. Park outside (Avenida de Roma, Plaza de Armas underground) and walk in.
Tolls, vignettes & road payment
Most Spanish tolls were abolished in 2024
TipThe AP-1, AP-7 (Bilbao stretch) and most of the Mediterranean coast highways are now toll-free. A handful remain: AP-9 (Galicia), AP-66 (León–Asturias), Catalonia's C-32/C-16 tunnel approach. Spain is no longer a high-toll country for cars — your fuel + a few specific bridge fees is the realistic budget.
Fuel stations
Off-motorway stations close late evening
TipSpanish provincial fuel stations often close 22:00–07:00, especially in the south. Motorway services (Cepsa, Repsol on the autovía) run 24/7. If you're routing through an Andalusian backroad, fuel before sunset and don't bank on a small-town pump.
Contactless cards work at virtually every motorway pump
TipMajor brand stations (Shell, Total, BP, Repsol, Cepsa, OMV, Eni, Esso) take Visa and Mastercard contactless without an issue. American Express and Diners are spotty south of the Alps. A €100 pre-authorisation hold is normal — it releases within 5 days. Carry €50 cash for the rare independent station.
Money & connectivity
EU roaming covers calls, texts and data at no extra cost
TipYour home EU SIM works at home rates across every EU member, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The "fair use" cap on data only applies if you're abroad more than four months. For a 2-week road trip, just use your phone normally — but switch off "data roaming" if you're leaving the EU into UK / CH for any segment.
Emergency & breakdown
112 works everywhere in the EU and continental neighbours
TipSingle number for police, ambulance, fire — works from any phone, any network, any country. On motorways, the orange SOS pillars every 2km connect direct to the regional traffic control centre and pinpoint your location. Use them over your phone if you can — it speeds the response.
Rules, fees, and thresholds change. Always verify against the official source the day before you drive — this page is a checklist, not a legal reference.
Main roads
The highways this route spends the most kilometres on.
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A-92 Autovía de Sevilla a Almería por Granada230 km
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A-92G Avenida de Andalucía (Bobadilla)9 km
Route character
How much of the drive is motorway vs. secondary vs. rural.
Motorway drive — fast, predictable, uneventful.
- Motorway
- 97%
- Secondary
- 0%
- Other / rural
- 3%
Drive difficulty
At-a-glance feel: how demanding is this drive for one driver?
Overall
Easy
Straightforward drive. One driver, one day, little to worry about beyond fuel and a toilet stop.
- No major complicating factors — motorway-heavy, single country, comfortable length.
Fuel & tolls
Rough cost expectation for a typical EU passenger car. Treat as an estimate — pump prices change weekly.
Petrol (RON 95)
≈ €28
18.5 L × €1.53 / L · 7.5 L/100 km
Diesel
≈ €26
14.8 L × €1.74 / L · 6 L/100 km
Electric (DC fast)
≈ €28
43 kWh × €0.64 / kWh · 17.5 kWh/100 km
Public DC fast charging — slower AC charging at home or hotels typically costs about half.
Motorway tolls & vignettes
≈ €22
- ES — €0.09/km on the motorway network (≈ 246 km in-country ≈ €22) Toll-free on the A-network; charged only on AP roads.
Prices last refreshed 2026-05-04.
Weather by month
Average daytime high / overnight low and typical monthly rainfall, over the past five years.
🇪🇸 Granada
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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14°
4°
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15°
5°
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18°
7°
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22°
10°
|
25°
12°
|
31°
18°
|
36°
22°
|
36°
22°
|
29°
17°
|
24°
14°
|
18°
8°
|
14°
4°
|
| 86mm | 61mm | 151mm | 44mm | 52mm | 22mm | 1mm | 1mm | 24mm | 52mm | 45mm | 33mm |
hot mild cold
🇪🇸 Sevilla
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16°
8°
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18°
8°
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20°
10°
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25°
13°
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28°
16°
|
33°
20°
|
37°
22°
|
38°
23°
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31°
19°
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27°
17°
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20°
11°
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16°
7°
|
| 76mm | 46mm | 152mm | 31mm | 23mm | 23mm | 0mm | 0mm | 23mm | 159mm | 70mm | 54mm |
hot mild cold
Next 5 days at Sevilla
Live forecast — refreshes every few hours.
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Sat 16
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26° / 18°
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Sun 17
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26° / 14°
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Mon 18
⛅
27° / 14°
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Tue 19
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29° / 14°
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Wed 20
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32° / 18°
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Forecast: MET Norway
Directions
Turn-by-turn summary of the main manoeuvres, generated by OSRM.
Show all 11 manoeuvres
- Calle Doctor Guirao Gea
- Avenida de Andalucía
- Avenida de Andalucía
- Avenida de Andalucía (Bobadilla) (A-92G) 5 km
- Carretera de Santa Fe a Granada (A-92G) 4 km
- —
- Autovía de Sevilla a Almería por Granada (A-92) 52 km
- Autovía de Sevilla a Almería por Granada (A-92) 178 km
- Avenida de Andalucía
- Glorieta Edward Johnston
- Glorieta Edward Johnston
Cycling from Granada to Sevilla
Touring-pace bicycle route generated by BRouter, with elevation gain and matched against the EuroVelo cycle network.
- Distance
- 266 km
- vs 246 km driving
- Riding time
- 13h 39m
- Touring pace; experienced riders cut this 20–30%.
- Total climb
- ↑ 1.509 m
Routed on the BRouter trekking profile — balanced for paved leisure tourers; gravel and fast-bike profiles produce different lines.
This route doesn't follow any EuroVelo network sections — expect mixed local cycle paths and quiet roads.
Show route on map
Frequently asked
Is the A-92 a toll road?
No, the A-92 is a public motorway and does not require tolls or vignettes.
What is the speed limit on this route?
The speed limit on Spanish motorways is 120 km/h, though you should watch for reduced speed zones near major junctions and urban entries.
Are there restricted zones in Sevilla?
Sevilla has implemented restricted zones in the city center. Check your vehicle's emissions status before driving directly into the historic core.
How this page is built
Compiled by COD Solutions Oy from open European data — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for the route geometry, BRouter for the bicycle route, Open-Meteo for monthly climate normals, and Google Gemini drafts the narrative and FAQ from the computed route data. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.