Ancient Ruins
Tarragona Roman Amphitheatre
A seaside Roman amphitheatre overlooking the Mediterranean, centrepiece of one of Spain's great Roman cities.
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Road trip route · Spain
Barcelona to Valencia drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 4 hr 1 min
- Distance
- 349 km
- Fuel (est.)
- €38
- Tolls (est.)
- €9
The Barcelona to Valencia drive
The drive from Barcelona to Valencia covers 217 miles (349 km) and takes about 4 hr 1 min without stops. That makes it a comfortable one-day drive. Leave in the morning and you'll arrive with the day ahead of you.
Expect fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) to cost around €38 one-way plus roughly €9 in motorway tolls. Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.
Best stops between Barcelona and Valencia
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Racetracks
Autódromo de Sitges-Terramar
Spain's first purpose-built autodrome, a 2km concrete oval with alarmingly steep banking, opened 1923 and abandoned for decades while farm animals grazed the infield. Restored and reopened to visitors, the raw banked bowl survives almost exactly as built.
Landmarks
Ferrari Land
Europe's first Ferrari-branded theme park at PortAventura with the continent's tallest and fastest vertical accelerator.
Landmarks
PortAventura World
Spain's most visited theme park on the Costa Dorada featuring themed areas inspired by world civilizations.
Castles & Palaces
Peñíscola Castle
A Templar sea-castle on a rocky promontory ringed by old town walls, where Game of Thrones' Meereen was filmed.
Barcelona to Valencia FAQs
How long is the drive from Barcelona to Valencia?
Driving from Barcelona to Valencia takes about 4 hr 1 min nonstop, covering 217 miles (349 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from Barcelona to Valencia?
Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly €38 one-way. Expect around €9 in motorway tolls. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from Barcelona to Valencia in one day?
Yes, at about 4 hr 1 min of driving, Barcelona to Valencia is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.
What are the best stops between Barcelona and Valencia?
Top-rated stops in the drive corridor include Tarragona Roman Amphitheatre, Autódromo de Sitges-Terramar, Ferrari Land: see the full list of 5 stops on this page.
More drives from Barcelona & Valencia
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