Scenic Viewpoints
Caminito del Rey
A thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.
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Road trip route · Spain
Malaga to Granada drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 1 hr 40 min
- Distance
- 126 km
- Fuel (est.)
- €14
- Tolls (est.)
- €3
The Malaga to Granada drive
The drive from Malaga to Granada covers 78 miles (126 km) and takes about 1 hr 40 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 €14 one-way plus roughly €3 in motorway tolls. Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.
Best stops between Malaga and Granada
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Natural Wonders
El Torcal de Antequera
A surreal karst landscape of stacked, pancake-like limestone formations carved by erosion, with ibex roaming the trails.
Malaga to Granada FAQs
How long is the drive from Malaga to Granada?
Driving from Malaga to Granada takes about 1 hr 40 min nonstop, covering 78 miles (126 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from Malaga to Granada?
Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly €14 one-way. Expect around €3 in motorway tolls. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from Malaga to Granada in one day?
Yes, at about 1 hr 40 min of driving, Malaga to Granada is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.
More drives from Malaga & Granada
Planning a bigger trip? Try the free Spain road trip planner, or read the driving in Spain guide.