Bishops Stortford to Ipswich: Road Trip Guide & Distance

44.4 miles 71.4 km · straight line
51.9 miles actual route 83.6 km · driving distance
1h 7min estimated drive time
£8 - £10 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bishops Stortford from Ipswich?

The distance from Bishops Stortford to Ipswich is 44.4 miles (71.4 km) as the crow flies. Ipswich is located ENE of Bishops Stortford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 51.9 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 Bishops Stortford and Ipswich. 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 Bishops Stortford to Ipswich

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

Suggested Stops Between Bishops Stortford & Ipswich

Quick Facts

Bishops Stortford
51.87°N, 0.16°E
Europe/London
70m elevation
Ipswich
52.06°N, 1.16°E
Europe/London
18m 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 561.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM