Bristol, United Kingdom to Taunton, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

37.7 miles 60.6 km · straight line
48.5 miles actual route 78 km · driving distance
1h 4min estimated drive time
£7 - £9 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Bristol, United Kingdom from Taunton, United Kingdom?

The distance from Bristol, United Kingdom to Taunton, United Kingdom is 37.7 miles (60.6 km) as the crow flies. Taunton, United Kingdom is located SW of Bristol, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 48.5 miles, taking about 1h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Bristol, United Kingdom and Taunton, United Kingdom. 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 Bristol, United Kingdom to Taunton, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 4min £7 - £9 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, United Kingdom & Taunton, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Bristol, United Kingdom
51.45°N, 2.59°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
Taunton, United Kingdom
51.01°N, 3.10°W
Europe/London
22m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 661.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM