From Madrid to Almería by car (map, distance, tolls and price)

If you plan to go by car from Madrid to Almeria we give you the best option and everything you will find in the tour.

You have 2 travel options depending on the area of ​​Madrid that you leave and the traffic you have. You can go for the A-4 of Toledo or by the A-3 Valencia.

From Madrid to Almería by car for the A-3

  • Take the A-3 Valencia to the Roda.
  • Link in the Roda with the AP-36 to Albacete.
  • From Albacete to Murcia for the A-30.
  • From Murcia to Almería for the A-7.

From Madrid to Almería by car for the A-4

  • Take the A-4 Toledo to Bailén.
  • In Bailén, take the A-44 to Granada.
  • In Granada, take the A-92 to Almería.

In this article we will describe in detail the route through the A-3 but we also have the route from Madrid to Granada by car with all the information in the absence of the final section Granada-Almería.

Important: At the end of this article you can see all the information for the arrival by car in Almería.

As we always choose the route avoiding national roads to prevent accidents, retentions and fines.

🗺 Map of Madrid to Almería

This is the map of the route from Madrid to Almería by car:

🚗 Data from the Madrid – Almería route by car

📍Distance in kilometers from Madrid to Almería: 600 km

⏱️ Average duration of the car by car: 5 hours and 45 minutes.

🗺️ Madrid itinerary – Almería

  • Madrid-Albacete: 260 km, AP-36 highway, toll section.
  • Albacete-Murcia: 150 km, A-30 Free section.
  • Murcia-Almería: 220 km, A-7 Free section.

💶 Cost of the Madrid Route to Almería by car

  • Tolls: 2.85 euros.
  • Fuel: 45 euros.

The total expenditure of going from Madrid to Almería It is approximately 50 euros.

The fuel is calculated with an average diesel vehicle at an average speed of 120 km / hour, with standars travel conditions.

📌 places of interest between Madrid and Almería

If you travel by car from Madrid to Murcia there are several interesting places that you can visit on the road. Here are some suggestions:

  • Tarancón: It is approximately halfway between Madrid and Albacete. He is known for his old town and his parish church, the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. You can take a walk through the historical streets and enjoy the traditional architecture of the area.
  • Aranjuez: Also mentioned above, Aranjuez is about 50 kilometers south of Madrid. He is known for his Royal Palace and his extensive gardens. You can visit the Palace, walk through the gardens and enjoy the landscape beauty of the place.
  • Albacete: Albacete is the largest city in the Castilla-La Mancha region and is about 180 kilometers southeast of Madrid. It is famous for its Albacete Fair, which is held in September and is one of the most important in Spain. In Albacete, you can visit the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, the Albacete Museum and the Abelardo Sánchez Park.
  • Murcia: With a rich story that dates back to Roman times, its old town enchants you with cobbled streets, cozy squares and an impressive cathedral. Surrounded by fertile Huertas, the city offers a vibrant mixture of culture, gastronomy and a Mediterranean climate that makes it a lovely destination for visitors around the world.
  • Cabo de Gata: It is an impressive natural park that has a unique semi -desert landscape in Europe. Its crystalline waters bathe coves and golden sand beaches, surrounded by impressive cliffs and rock formations. This Mediterranean corner offers a natural and quiet experience, perfect for nature lovers and those in search of a serene shelter by the sea.

🚨 Radars between Madrid and Almería

These are the radars that you will find in the tour between Madrid and Murcia by car.

If you choose the route through the A-3 these are the radars you will find:

PKProvinceType of
radar		Speed
maximum
11.2MadridFixed120 km/h
73BasinFixed120 km/h
116BasinFixed120 km/h
130BasinFixed120 km/h
156.5BasinFixed120 km/h
184BasinFixed120 km/h
197BasinFixed120 km/h
210BasinFixed120 km/h
226BasinFixed120 km/h

Then the radars that you will find between La Roda and Murcia:

PKProvinceType of
radar		Speed
maximum
49.2AlbaceteMobile 
122.9MurciaMobile 
190.4MurciaMobile 
PKProvinceType of
radar		Speed
maximum
49.2AlbaceteMobile 
122.9MurciaMobile 
190.4MurciaMobile 

If you commit an infraction and receive a fine of the DGT, then we provide you with the information to pay for the fine online:

☕ Service Areas from Madrid to Almería by car

These are the service areas that you will find in the tour between Madrid and Almería that we will divide by sections.

Service Areas from Madrid to Albacete

These are the service areas that you will find between Madrid and Albacete:

Tajo Fuentidueña Service Area

  • Kilometer point: 68.
  • Schedule: From 7:00 to 23:00.
  • Characteristics:
    • Shell gas station.
    • Store.
    • Restaurant.
    • Truck parking.
  • Phone: 918 728 632
  • Web:

La Pause Belinchón Service Area

  • Kilometer point: 72.
  • Schedule: From 7:30 to 22:00.
  • Characteristics:
    • Gasolinera Repsol.
    • Store.
    • Restaurant.
  • Phone: 969 323 040
  • Web:

Area 77 Service Area

  • Kilometer point: 77.
  • Schedule: 24 hours.
  • Characteristics:
    • CEPSA GASSOLINER.
    • Store.
    • Restaurant.
    • Truck parking.

Uclés area

  • Kilometer point: 90
  • Schedule: 24 hours.
  • Characteristics:
    • Gas station.
    • Store.
    • Restaurant.
    • Truck parking.
    • Motel.

Area 108

  • Kilometer point: 108.
  • Schedule: From 7:00 to 23:00.
  • Characteristics:
    • Gasolinera Repsol.
    • Store.
    • Restaurant.
    • Truck parking.
  • Phone: 969 132 161
  • Web:

Záncara Zafrae Service Area

  • Kilometer point: 124.
  • Schedule: 24 hours.
  • Characteristics:
    • Gasolinera Repsol.
    • Store.
    • Restaurants.
    • Truck parking.

HONORUBIA SERVICE AREA

  • Kilometer point: 168.
  • Schedule: 24 hours.
  • Characteristics:
    • Gas station.
    • Store.
    • Restaurant.
    • Hotel.

Service Areas from Albacete to Murcia

These are the service areas that you will find between Albacete and Murcia:

Las Salinas Service Area

  • Kilometer point: 128.
  • Sense: Both margins.
  • Schedule: 24 hours.
  • Characteristics:
    • Store.
    • Gas station
    • Restaurant.

⛽ Gas stations from Madrid to Almería by car

These are the gas stations that you will find in the route that we will divide with sections.

Gas stations from Madrid to Albacete

These are the gas stations that you will find between Madrid and Albacete:

Gas station shell fuentidueña de Tajo

  • Gas station: Shell
  • Kilometer point: 68.
  • Schedule: From 6:00 a.m. to 24:00.
  • Phone: 918 728 522

Gasolinera Repsol Belinchón

  • Gas station: Repsol
  • Kilometer point: 72.
  • Schedule: From 7:30 to 22:00.
  • Phone: 969 323 040

CEPSA GASOLINERA AREA 77

  • Gas station: Cepsa
  • Kilometer point: 77.
  • Schedule: From 6:30 to 22:30.
  • Phone: 969 323 082

Gasolinera Repsol 108

  • Gas station: Repsol
  • Kilometer point: 108.
  • Phone: 969 132 161

Gasolinera Repsol Zafra de Záncara

  • Gas station: Repsol
  • Kilometer point: 124.
  • Schedule: From 7:30 to 22:00.
  • Phone: 969 298 331

CEPSA GARCIAMUÑOZ GASSOLINER

  • Gas station: Cepsa
  • Kilometer point: 161.
  • Schedule: 24 hours
  • Phone: 969 292 568

Gas Star Repsol Honrubia

  • Gas station: Repsol
  • Kilometer point: 168.
  • Schedule: 24 hours
  • Phone: 969 292 265

Albacete gas stations to Murcia

These are the service areas that you will find between Albacete and Murcia:

Gasolinera Galp Minateda

  • Gas station: Galp
  • Kilometer point: 69.
  • Schedule: From 7:00 to 20:00
  • Phone: 967 303 155

Gas station Ressol Las Salinas

  • Gas station: Repsol
  • Kilometer point: 128.
  • Schedule: From 7:00 to 20:00
  • Phone: 968 616 995

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🍽️ Where to eat between Madrid and Almería

These are the restaurants between Madrid and Almería that you can find. We will divide them by sections:

Restaurants from Madrid to Albacete for the A-3:

These are the restaurants that you will find between Madrid and Albacete:

Fuentidueña de Tajo Medas

  • KM 68 output.
  • Schedule: From 7:00 to 23:00.
  • Phone: 918 728 632
  • Web:

The Belinchón Pause

  • Km output 72.
  • Schedule: From 7:30 to 23:00.
  • Phone: 969 323 040
  • Web:

Area 77

  • Km output 77.
  • Schedule: From 7:00 a.m. to 24:00.
  • Phone: 969 323 082
  • Web:

Motel San Isidro Restaurant

  • Km output 90.
  • Phone: 969108835
  • Web:

Cafeteria area 108

  • Km output 108.
  • Phone: 969 132 161

SAN JOSÉ SALE

  • Km output 124.
  • Schedule: From 7:00 a.m. to 01:00.
  • Phone: 969 298 458
  • Web:

Marchena grill

  • Km output 124, Valencia sense.
  • Schedule: From 7:00 a.m. to 24:00.
  • Phone: 969 298 178

Marine Restaurant Honrubia

  • Km output 168.
  • Phone: 969 292 584
  • Web:

Cafeteria Restaurant Come and Come

  • Km output 186.
  • Schedule: From 6:00 to 1:00.
  • Phone: 969 3814 70

Albacete restaurants to Murcia

These are the restaurants between Albacete and Murcia that you will find:

Juanito Restaurant

  • Km 69 output, Murcia sense.
  • Hours: from 6:00 to 0:00.
  • Telephone: 967 306 161

Las Salinas Restaurant

  • KM 128 output.
  • Hours: from 6:00 to 22:00.
  • Telephone: 968 610 475

🛏️ Where to sleep between Madrid and Almería

Accommodations between Madrid and Murcia that you will find If you go for the A-3:

Motel San Isidro

  • Km output 90.
  • Phone: 969108835
  • Web:

Honrubia Marino Hotel

  • Km output 168.
  • Phone: 969 292 584
  • Web:

ℹ️ Information to get to Almería by car