🇪🇸 Same-country drive · Spain
Driving from Sevilla to Granada
Essential tips for driving from Sevilla to Granada on the A-92, covering road conditions, driving style, and regional highlights in Andalusia.
- Drive time
- 2h 55m
- Distance
- 247 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 41m- Distance:
- 284 km (+38 km)
- Duration:
- 4h 37m
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
247 km · €28 fuel
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15h 18m
264 km · Climb 2.196 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 head out of Sevilla on the A-92, leaving the city’s flat river basin behind as the landscape begins a steady, rhythmic climb toward the rugged interior of Andalusia. This arterial motorway is the primary lifeline connecting the Guadalquivir valley to the mountain foothills, characterized by expansive olive groves that stretch to the horizon. While the road is well-maintained and fast, keep a sharp eye on the transition as you bypass towns like Antequera; the incline becomes more pronounced, and the crosswinds can pick up suddenly as you move from the lowlands into higher, more exposed terrain. The A-92 is toll-free, which is a relief compared to the expensive motorway networks found in northern Spain, but ensure your vehicle is in good condition for the sustained pulls through the mountains. Traffic here is generally steady, though you will notice a higher concentration of slow-moving agricultural machinery as you pass through the rural heartlands near Loja. The Spanish 120 km/h motorway limit is enforced by hidden radar points, so keep your speed disciplined, especially on the long, descending curves that lead into the Vega de Granada. Upon nearing your destination, the A-92G provides a direct, efficient link into the city, but prepare for heavy commuter congestion if you arrive during the morning or late afternoon rush. Granada sits at a significantly higher elevation than Sevilla, and if you are traveling during the cooler months, temperatures can drop sharply as you cross the mountain passes, turning a mild southern day into a crisp, chilly arrival.
Route highlights
- The sprawling olive orchards of the Estepa region
- The historic town of Antequera visible from the motorway
- The transition from the flat Guadalquivir basin to the Sierra Nevada foothills
- The dramatic approach to the city of Granada on the A-92G
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:
- 247 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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Osuna 🇪🇸 es
≈82 km≈ 4.9 km detour from the main route
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Archidona 🇪🇸 es
≈165 km≈ 5.8 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 Carretera de Santa Fe a Granada9 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 (≈ 247 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.
🇪🇸 Sevilla
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16°
8°
|
18°
8°
|
20°
10°
|
25°
13°
|
28°
16°
|
33°
20°
|
37°
22°
|
38°
23°
|
31°
19°
|
27°
17°
|
20°
11°
|
16°
7°
|
| 76mm | 46mm | 152mm | 31mm | 23mm | 23mm | 0mm | 0mm | 23mm | 159mm | 70mm | 54mm |
hot mild cold
🇪🇸 Granada
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14°
4°
|
15°
5°
|
18°
7°
|
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
Next 5 days at Granada
Live forecast — refreshes every few hours.
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Sat 16
☀️
21° / 14°
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Sun 17
⛅
22° / 11°
2.2mm
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Mon 18
☀️
24° / 11°
—
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Tue 19
☀️
25° / 14°
—
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Wed 20
⛅
29° / 15°
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Forecast: MET Norway
Directions
Turn-by-turn summary of the main manoeuvres, generated by OSRM.
Show all 11 manoeuvres
- Glorieta Edward Johnston
- Avenida de Andalucía
- —
- Autovía de Sevilla a Almería por Granada (A-92) 230 km
- Carretera de Santa Fe a Granada (A-92G) 4 km
- Avenida de Andalucía (Bobadilla) (A-92G) 5 km
- Avenida de Andalucía
- Avenida de Andalucía
- Calle Cruz del Sur 0.2 km
- Avenida de Madrid
- Calle Doctor Guirao Gea
Cycling from Sevilla to Granada
Touring-pace bicycle route generated by BRouter, with elevation gain and matched against the EuroVelo cycle network.
- Distance
- 264 km
- vs 247 km driving
- Riding time
- 15h 18m
- Touring pace; experienced riders cut this 20–30%.
- Total climb
- ↑ 2.196 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
Are there any tolls on the road from Sevilla to Granada?
No, the A-92 motorway between Sevilla and Granada is a toll-free highway.
Is the drive from Sevilla to Granada mountainous?
Yes, you will experience a significant elevation gain as you leave the coastal plains of Sevilla and enter the higher terrain surrounding Granada.
What is the speed limit on this route?
The maximum speed limit on Spanish motorways like the A-92 is 120 km/h, though you should watch for local speed reductions near towns and construction zones.
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.