Birmingham, United Kingdom to Cambridge, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

87.1 miles 140.2 km · straight line
99.9 miles actual route 160.8 km · driving distance
1h 54min estimated drive time
£15 - £19 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Cambridge, United Kingdom?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Cambridge, United Kingdom is 87.1 miles (140.2 km) as the crow flies. Cambridge, United Kingdom is located ESE of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 99.9 miles, taking about 1h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. 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 Birmingham, United Kingdom and Cambridge, United Kingdom. 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 Birmingham, United Kingdom to Cambridge, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 54min £15 - £19 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 17min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 48min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & Cambridge, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Cambridge, United Kingdom
52.21°N, 0.12°E
Europe/London
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 285.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM