Basingstoke to Bishops Stortford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

68 miles 109.5 km · straight line
85.1 miles estimated 136.9 km · driving distance
1h 43min estimated drive time
£13 - £16 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Basingstoke from Bishops Stortford?

The distance from Basingstoke to Bishops Stortford is 68 miles (109.5 km) as the crow flies. Bishops Stortford is located NE of Basingstoke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 85.1 miles, taking about 1h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Basingstoke and Bishops Stortford. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Basingstoke to Bishops Stortford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 43min £13 - £16 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 4min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 38min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Basingstoke & Bishops Stortford

Quick Facts

Basingstoke
51.26°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
96m elevation
Bishops Stortford
51.87°N, 0.16°E
Europe/London
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 366 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients