Burnley to Macclesfield: Road Trip Guide & Distance

37.5 miles 60.4 km · straight line
52.4 miles actual route 84.3 km · driving distance
1h 8min estimated drive time
£8 - £10 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
173° S bearing direction

How far is Burnley from Macclesfield?

The distance from Burnley to Macclesfield is 37.5 miles (60.4 km) as the crow flies. Macclesfield is located S of Burnley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 52.4 miles, taking about 1h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. 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. 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 Macclesfield. 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 Macclesfield

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 8min £8 - £10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 22min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Burnley & Macclesfield

Quick Facts

Burnley
53.80°N, 2.23°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Macclesfield
53.26°N, 2.13°W
Europe/London
156m 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 663.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM