Aberdeen, United Kingdom to St Andrews: Road Trip Guide & Distance

62 miles 99.7 km · straight line
79.3 miles actual route 127.7 km · driving distance
1h 43min estimated drive time
£12 - £15 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
206° SSW bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, United Kingdom from St Andrews?

The distance from Aberdeen, United Kingdom to St Andrews is 62 miles (99.7 km) as the crow flies. St Andrews is located SSW of Aberdeen, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 79.3 miles, taking about 1h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, United Kingdom and St Andrews. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberdeen, United Kingdom to St Andrews

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 43min £12 - £15 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 4min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Aberdeen, United Kingdom & St Andrews

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
57.15°N, 2.09°W
Europe/London
20m elevation
St Andrews
56.34°N, 2.80°W
Europe/London
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 402 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM