Blackburn to Sheffield: Road Trip Guide & Distance

48.8 miles 78.5 km · straight line
63.8 miles actual route 102.7 km · driving distance
1h 39min estimated drive time
£10 - £12 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Blackburn from Sheffield?

The distance from Blackburn to Sheffield is 48.8 miles (78.5 km) as the crow flies. Sheffield is located ESE of Blackburn. By car, the driving distance is approximately 63.8 miles, taking about 1h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. 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 Blackburn and Sheffield. 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 Blackburn to Sheffield

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 39min £10 - £12 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 59min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Blackburn & Sheffield

Quick Facts

Blackburn
53.75°N, 2.48°W
Europe/London
121m elevation
Sheffield
53.38°N, 1.47°W
Europe/London
75m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 510.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM