Burnley to Sheffield: Road Trip Guide & Distance

42.6 miles 68.6 km · straight line
66.2 miles actual route 106.5 km · driving distance
1h 38min estimated drive time
£10 - £12 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Burnley from Sheffield?

The distance from Burnley to Sheffield is 42.6 miles (68.6 km) as the crow flies. Sheffield is located SE of Burnley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 66.2 miles, taking about 1h 38min. 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. 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 Sheffield. 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 Sheffield

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 38min £10 - £12 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 58min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Burnley & Sheffield

Quick Facts

Burnley
53.80°N, 2.23°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Sheffield
53.38°N, 1.47°W
Europe/London
75m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 584.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM