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Distance from Sintra to Vila Franca

N Sintra → Vila Franca
Road distance
386.9 km
Sintra to Vila Franca is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 386.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 20 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
321.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
45
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 20 min
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
260 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R738.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R741.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R899.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R905.28
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R974.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R978.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,187.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,194.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,282.47
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,287.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,561.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,571.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
9° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
189° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
38.8355, -9.3522
End coords Destination point
41.6845, -8.7417
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 18 °C Sintra Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 20 °C Vila Franca Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Sintra → Vila Franca
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Car
386.9 km
4 hrs 20 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
386.9 km
~5 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
387 km
~46 min
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386.9 km 4 hrs 20 min
Start Sintra
Finish Vila Franca
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.0 km
  3. Turn sharp left
    0.2 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    0.7 km
  6. Go straight onto Via de Cintura da Área Metropolitana de Lisboa - Norte
    2.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Via de Cintura da Área Metropolitana de Lisboa
    2.2 km
  8. Go straight
    9.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    0.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    0.2 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 21: Lisboa
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight left onto Autoestrada de Mafra
    8.2 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 8: Leiria
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight left onto Autoestrada do Oeste
    38.2 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork onto Autoestrada do Oeste
    68.6 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork onto Autoestrada do Litoral Centro towards A 17: Aveiro
    91.2 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork onto Autoestrada do Litoral Centro
    18.6 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight right towards EN 235
    0.3 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.8 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    1.3 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    1.1 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  28. Continue
    0.3 km
  29. Keep slight right at the fork towards Porto
    0.2 km
  30. Keep slight left at the fork towards Porto
    0.7 km
  31. Merge slight left onto Autoestrada do Norte
    52.0 km
  32. Keep slight right at the fork onto Autoestrada do Norte
    7.1 km
  33. Keep slight right at the fork onto Autoestrada do Norte towards Porto (Ponte da Arrábida) / Gaia / Viana do Castelo
    7.2 km
  34. Continue straight onto Via de Cintura Interna
    5.8 km
  35. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Viana do Castelo
    0.2 km
  36. Keep slight left at the fork towards Viana do Castelo
    0.7 km
  37. Keep slight left at the fork onto Avenida da Associação Empresarial de Portugal
    1.1 km
  38. Continue straight onto Autoestrada do Litoral Norte
    62.6 km
  39. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N 203: Ponte de Lima
    0.3 km
  40. Merge slight left onto Variante à EN 203
    0.9 km
  41. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  42. Continue
    1.2 km
  43. Turn right onto Estrada do Padre Quesado
    1.0 km
  44. Turn left
    0.2 km
  45. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Vila Franca → Sintra Sintra to Johannesburg Sintra to Pretoria Sintra to Cape Town Sintra to Durban Johannesburg to Vila Franca Pretoria to Vila Franca Cape Town to Vila Franca
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
193.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 10 min • 2 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
64.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Vila Franca
07:07 – 21:55
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
07:07
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,617.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R77.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,702.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (73)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
8
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
11
Highway exits Deceleration zones
11
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sintra 38.83554, -9.35224
Midpoint
193.5 km
Total: 386.9 km
Midpoint 193.5 km
386.9 km 4 hrs 20 min
Destination Vila Franca 41.68453, -8.74169

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 386.9 km
Return-cycle span 773.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 45
Maneuver density 11.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 193.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start 38.83554, -9.35224
Midpoint 40.20830, -8.81314
End 41.68453, -8.74169
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Questions 9
How far is Sintra from Vila Franca? +
Sintra is about 386.9 km from Vila Franca by road.
How long does it take from Sintra to Vila Franca? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sintra to Vila Franca in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sintra to Vila Franca? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Sintra to Vila Franca? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R738.70 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R741.77 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R899.70 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R905.28 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sintra to Vila Franca? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Via de Cintura da Área Metropolitana de Lisboa - Norte
From Sintra To Vila Franca
Via de Cintura da Área Metropolitana de Lisboa
From Sintra To Vila Franca
A 21: Lisboa
From Sintra To Vila Franca
Malveira
From Sintra To Vila Franca
Ericeira
From Sintra To Vila Franca
Autoestrada de Mafra
From Sintra To Vila Franca
A 8: Leiria
From Sintra To Vila Franca
Torres Vedras
From Sintra To Vila Franca
Autoestrada do Oeste
From Sintra To Vila Franca
A 17: Aveiro
From Sintra To Vila Franca

Route Locations

Start area
Sintra
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vila Franca
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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