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

54.4 miles 87.5 km · straight line
71.8 miles actual route 115.6 km · driving distance
1h 26min estimated drive time
£11 - £13 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
350° N bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Macclesfield?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Macclesfield is 54.4 miles (87.5 km) as the crow flies. Macclesfield is located N of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 71.8 miles, taking about 1h 26min. 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. 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 Macclesfield. 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 Macclesfield

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 26min £11 - £13 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 43min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & Macclesfield

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Macclesfield
53.26°N, 2.13°W
Europe/London
156m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 458 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM