Braintree to Leicester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

88.7 miles 142.8 km · straight line
110.5 miles actual route 177.8 km · driving distance
2h 13min estimated drive time
£17 - £21 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Braintree from Leicester?

The distance from Braintree to Leicester is 88.7 miles (142.8 km) as the crow flies. Leicester is located NW of Braintree. By car, the driving distance is approximately 110.5 miles, taking about 2h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Braintree and Leicester. 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 Braintree to Leicester

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 13min £17 - £21 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 40min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 6min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Braintree & Leicester

Quick Facts

Braintree
51.88°N, 0.55°E
Europe/London
68m elevation
Leicester
52.64°N, 1.14°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 280.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM