Distance between Málaga and Alicante

The distance from Málaga to Alicante is 294 miles by road including 289 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 4 hours and 47 minutes and goes through Loja, Venta Nueva, Atarfe, Peligros, Guadix, Hernán-Valle and Baza.

Shortest distance by air 243 mi ✈️
Car route length 293.9 mi 🚗
Driving time 4 h 47 min
Fuel amount 10 gal
Fuel cost 39.3 USD
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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Málaga 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
A-45 A-92M 45 mi, 46 min
Loja 45 mi 0:46 46 min 1.5 gal
A-92 6 mi, 05 min
Venta Nueva 51 mi 0:52 52 min 1.7 gal
A-92 22 mi, 20 min
Atarfe 73 mi 1:13 1 h 13 min 2.5 gal
A-92 4 mi, 03 min
Peligros 77 mi 1:17 1 h 17 min 2.6 gal
A-92 32 mi, 29 min
Guadix 109 mi 1:46 1 h 46 min 3.7 gal
A-92 6 mi, 06 min
Hernán-Valle 114 mi 1:52 1 h 52 min 3.7 gal
A-92N 22 mi, 21 min
Baza 137 mi 2:14 2 h 14 min 4.5 gal
A-92N 31 mi, 33 min
Las Vertientes 168 mi 2:47 2 h 47 min 5.3 gal
A-92N A-7 126 mi, 1 h 59 min
Alicante 294 mi 4:47 4 h 47 min 10.0 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Málaga 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
A-45 5 mi, 06 min
Las Minillas 5 mi 0:06 06 min 0.1 gal
A-45 11 mi, 10 min
Casabermeja 16 mi 0:17 17 min 0.5 gal
A-45 4 mi, 04 min
Villanueva de Cauche 19 mi 0:21 21 min 0.6 gal
A-45 A-92M 16 mi, 16 min
La Palma 35 mi 0:37 37 min 1.1 gal
A-92M A-92 6 mi, 06 min
Riofrío 42 mi 0:43 43 min 1.4 gal
A-92 1 mi, 01 min
Plines 43 mi 0:45 45 min 1.4 gal
A-92 2 mi, 01 min
Loja 45 mi 0:46 46 min 1.5 gal
A-92 2 mi, 02 min
Caserías de Los Tejares 47 mi 0:49 49 min 1.6 gal
A-92 4 mi, 03 min
Venta Nueva 51 mi 0:52 52 min 1.7 gal
A-92 6 mi, 05 min
Loreto 57 mi 0:57 57 min 1.8 gal
A-92 4 mi, 03 min
Fuensanta 60 mi 1:01 1 h 01 min 2.0 gal
A-92 1 mi, 01 min
Trasmulas 62 mi 1:02 1 h 02 min 2.1 gal
A-92 2 mi, 02 min
Láchar 65 mi 1:04 1 h 04 min 2.1 gal
A-92 2 mi, 01 min
Cijuela 66 mi 1:06 1 h 06 min 2.2 gal
A-92 1 mi, 01 min
Chauchina 68 mi 1:07 1 h 07 min 2.3 gal
A-92 6 mi, 05 min
Atarfe 73 mi 1:13 1 h 13 min 2.5 gal
A-92 4 mi, 03 min
Peligros 77 mi 1:16 1 h 16 min 2.6 gal
A-92 10 mi, 09 min
Huétor de Santillán 87 mi 1:26 1 h 26 min 2.8 gal
A-92 14 mi, 12 min
Diezma 101 mi 1:38 1 h 38 min 3.3 gal
A-92 8 mi, 07 min
Guadix 109 mi 1:46 1 h 46 min 3.7 gal
A-92 6 mi, 06 min
Hernán-Valle 114 mi 1:52 1 h 52 min 3.7 gal
A-92N 22 mi, 21 min
Baza 137 mi 2:14 2 h 14 min 4.5 gal
A-92N 11 mi, 11 min
Venta del Peral 148 mi 2:25 2 h 25 min 5.0 gal
A-92N 20 mi, 21 min
Las Vertientes 168 mi 2:47 2 h 47 min 5.3 gal
A-92N A-91 31 mi, 32 min
El Aljibe y las Brencas de Sicilia 199 mi 3:19 3 h 19 min 6.7 gal
A-7 11 mi, 10 min
San Julián 210 mi 3:29 3 h 29 min 7.1 gal
A-7 5 mi, 04 min
Lébor Alto 215 mi 3:34 3 h 34 min 7.3 gal
A-7 19 mi, 16 min
Librilla 233 mi 3:50 3 h 50 min 7.8 gal
A-7 25 mi, 23 min
Parroquia de la Matanza 258 mi 4:13 4 h 13 min 8.7 gal
A-7 7 mi, 06 min
Virgen del Camino 267 mi 4:20 4 h 20 min 8.9 gal
A-7 28 mi, 26 min
Alicante 294 mi 4:46 4 h 46 min 10.0 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Málaga to Alicante?

Fuel cost: 39.3 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 293.9 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Málaga to Alicante?

Driving time: 4 h 47 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 149 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 2 h 10 min
  • 88 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 1 h 24 min
  • 54 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 h 5 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 37 mph = 1 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 4 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Málaga to Alicante by land?

The distance between Málaga and Alicante is 293.9 mi by road including 288.9 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Málaga and Alicante respectively.

How far is Málaga to Alicante by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Málaga and Alicante is 243 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Málaga and Alicante respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Málaga from Alicante by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 29 min to cover the distance of 243 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 46 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Málaga to Alicante?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 37 min to cover the distance of 243 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 51 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Málaga and Alicante?

The halfway point between Málaga and Alicante is Venta del Peral. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Venta del Peral to Málaga is 148 mi and driving will take about 2 h 25 min. The road between Venta del Peral and Alicante has length 146 mi and will take approximately 2 h 21 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Baza is in 137 mi from Málaga and 158 mi from Alicante
  • Las Vertientes is in 168 mi from Málaga and 126 mi from Alicante
  • Hernán-Valle is in 114 mi from Málaga and 180 mi from Alicante

Where is Málaga in relation to Alicante?

Málaga is located 243 mi south-west of Alicante.

Málaga has geographic coordinates: latitude 36.7213, longitude -4.42164.

Alicante has geographic coordinates: latitude 38.35374, longitude -0.49018.

Which highway goes from Málaga to Alicante?

The route from Málaga to Alicante follows A-7, A-92N, A-92.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • A-45: 19 mi
  • A-92M: 16 mi
  • A-91: 11 mi
  • A-70: 9 mi
  • A-31: 1 mi
  • A-7 A-30: 1 mi
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