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

45.5 miles 73.2 km · straight line
55.2 miles actual route 88.9 km · driving distance
1h 7min estimated drive time
£8 - £10 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
111° ESE bearing direction

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

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Northampton, United Kingdom is 45.5 miles (73.2 km) as the crow flies. Northampton, United Kingdom is located ESE of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 55.2 miles, taking about 1h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. 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 Northampton, 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 Northampton, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 7min £8 - £10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 20min $4–$8* Budget

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

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Northampton, United Kingdom
52.25°N, 0.88°W
Europe/London
97m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 547.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM