Brighton → Portsmouth route in a license-free car or 50cc scooter: 81 km at 45 km/h, no motorway

Brighton → Portsmouth in a license-free car: a distance of 81 km, about 1h 52min at 45 km/h, on suitable roads (secondary and main roads away from expressways), with no motorway. TacTac filters out roads banned for light quadricycles and works out a realistic travel time, unlike Waze or Google Maps. A regular car would take about 55 min via the motorway, a lot less, but a license-free car is not allowed to use it.

81 km
Distance
1h 52min
Time at 45 km/h
0 km
Motorway
≈ 1
Charging stops
55 min
By car
Distance
81 km
estimated distance
Estimated time
1h 52min
in a license-free car
Top speed
45 km/h
legal speed for a license-free car
Motorway
0 km
100% roads open to light quadricycles
Recommended charges
≈ 1
stops (electric car, ~100 km)
Suggested trip
1 day
at ~7 h of driving per day

Brighton → Portsmouth route in a license-free car, no motorway

Brighton → Portsmouth · 81 km · 1h 52min à 45 km/h Tracé VSP réel, sans autoroute
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Brighton → Portsmouth trip in a license-free car

The trip between Brighton (England) and Portsmouth (England) is about 81 km. In a license-free car, as on a 50cc scooter or moped, on suitable roads (secondary and main roads away from expressways), allow roughly 1h 52min of travel at 45 km/h.

This trip links the East Sussex area (ESX) to the Hampshire area (HAM). The roads between these two towns mostly follow secondary and main roads, well suited to driving a license-free car. Expressways and motorways, which are off-limits to license-free cars, are automatically left out of the route.

Portsmouth has a Low Emission Zone (LEZ), which makes electric license-free cars even more useful for driving around without restrictions.

Heads up: standard GPS apps like Waze or Google Maps are not suited to license-free cars. They can send you onto expressways, motorways or ring roads that are banned for light quadricycles, putting your safety at risk. A dedicated GPS like TacTac filters out these roads automatically and only offers routes that match your vehicle.

Why use TacTac for this trip?

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    Route filtered for license-free cars TacTac automatically leaves out motorways, expressways and ring roads banned for license-free cars. You only drive on roads that are allowed between Brighton and Portsmouth.
  • 2
    Realistic ETA at 45 km/h No more unrealistic travel times. TacTac works out your arrival time from the real top speed of your license-free car, not that of a regular car.
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    Tailored voice guidance Clear, well-timed voice instructions for your Brighton → Portsmouth trip. Every turn is announced at the right moment for your 45 km/h speed.

Frequently asked questions: Brighton → Portsmouth

How long does Brighton to Portsmouth take in a license-free car?

The Brighton → Portsmouth trip takes about 1h 52min in a license-free car, based on an average speed of 40 km/h. Plan for 81 km of distance on roads suited to light quadricycles.

Can you do Brighton to Portsmouth in a license-free car without a motorway?

Yes, the trip between Brighton and Portsmouth is fully doable without any motorway. TacTac builds a route that automatically leaves out motorways, expressways and ring roads banned for light quadricycles.

How far is it from Brighton to Portsmouth in a license-free car?

The distance from Brighton to Portsmouth in a license-free car is about 81 km, using only roads open to license-free cars (secondary and main roads away from expressways).

Why are Waze and Google Maps a poor fit for Brighton to Portsmouth in a license-free car?

Waze and Google Maps do not account for the 45 km/h limit of license-free cars and can send you onto banned expressways. They also give unrealistic travel times based on 90 to 130 km/h. TacTac filters the roads and works out a realistic ETA at 45 km/h.

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