Brighton, United Kingdom to Heidelberg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

402.3 miles 647.4 km · straight line
482.7 miles estimated 776.9 km · driving distance
9h 43min estimated drive time
£73 - £90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Brighton, United Kingdom from Heidelberg?

The distance from Brighton, United Kingdom to Heidelberg is 402.3 miles (647.4 km) as the crow flies. Heidelberg is located E of Brighton, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 482.7 miles, taking about 9h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Brighton, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Heidelberg is in Germany.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brighton, United Kingdom and Heidelberg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Brighton, United Kingdom to Heidelberg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 43min £73 - £90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 40min $39–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 14min $58–$169* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, United Kingdom & Heidelberg

Quick Facts

Brighton, United Kingdom
50.82°N, 0.14°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
Heidelberg
49.40°N, 8.67°E
Europe/Berlin
114m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients