Burton upon Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne: Road Trip Guide & Distance

150 miles 241.4 km · straight line
172.9 miles actual route 278.3 km · driving distance
3h 13min estimated drive time
£26 - £32 estimated fuel cost
~48min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Burton upon Trent from Newcastle upon Tyne?

The distance from Burton upon Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne is 150 miles (241.4 km) as the crow flies. Newcastle upon Tyne is located N of Burton upon Trent. By car, the driving distance is approximately 172.9 miles, taking about 3h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 48min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Burton upon Trent and Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Burton upon Trent to Newcastle upon Tyne

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 13min £26 - £32 Flexible stops
Fly ~48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 52min $14–$26* Budget
Train ~3h 3min $21–$61* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burton upon Trent & Newcastle upon Tyne

Quick Facts

Burton upon Trent
52.81°N, 1.64°W
Europe/London
49m elevation
Newcastle upon Tyne
54.98°N, 1.62°W
Europe/London
42m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 50 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 166 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM