Blackpool to Thornaby-on-Tees: Road Trip Guide & Distance

85.9 miles 138.2 km · straight line
115.9 miles actual route 186.6 km · driving distance
2h 30min estimated drive time
£18 - £22 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Blackpool from Thornaby-on-Tees?

The distance from Blackpool to Thornaby-on-Tees is 85.9 miles (138.2 km) as the crow flies. Thornaby-on-Tees is located NE of Blackpool. By car, the driving distance is approximately 115.9 miles, taking about 2h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. 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 Blackpool and Thornaby-on-Tees. 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 Blackpool to Thornaby-on-Tees

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 30min £18 - £22 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 0min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 23min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blackpool & Thornaby-on-Tees

Quick Facts

Blackpool
53.82°N, 3.04°W
Europe/London
5m elevation
Thornaby-on-Tees
54.53°N, 1.30°W
Europe/London
20m 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 290 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM