Bournemouth to Crawley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

78.8 miles 126.8 km · straight line
109.5 miles actual route 176.2 km · driving distance
2h 8min estimated drive time
£17 - £20 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bournemouth from Crawley?

The distance from Bournemouth to Crawley is 78.8 miles (126.8 km) as the crow flies. Crawley is located ENE of Bournemouth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 109.5 miles, taking about 2h 8min. 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 Bournemouth and Crawley. 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 Bournemouth to Crawley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 8min £17 - £20 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 34min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 2min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bournemouth & Crawley

Quick Facts

Bournemouth
50.72°N, 1.88°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
Crawley
51.11°N, 0.18°W
Europe/London
84m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 316 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM