Burnley to Leeds: Road Trip Guide & Distance

27.9 miles 44.9 km · straight line
36.2 miles actual route 58.3 km · driving distance
1h 8min estimated drive time
£5 - £7 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
90° E bearing direction

How far is Burnley from Leeds?

The distance from Burnley to Leeds is 27.9 miles (44.9 km) as the crow flies. Leeds is located E of Burnley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 36.2 miles, taking about 1h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Burnley and Leeds. 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 Burnley to Leeds

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 8min £5 - £7 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Burnley & Leeds

Quick Facts

Burnley
53.80°N, 2.23°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Leeds
53.80°N, 1.55°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 9 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 892.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM