Burton upon Trent to Retford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

45.9 miles 73.9 km · straight line
57.9 miles actual route 93.2 km · driving distance
1h 15min estimated drive time
£9 - £11 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
39° NE bearing direction

How far is Burton upon Trent from Retford?

The distance from Burton upon Trent to Retford is 45.9 miles (73.9 km) as the crow flies. Retford is located NE of Burton upon Trent. By car, the driving distance is approximately 57.9 miles, taking about 1h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. 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 Burton upon Trent and Retford. 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 Retford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 15min £9 - £11 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 30min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Burton upon Trent & Retford

Quick Facts

Burton upon Trent
52.81°N, 1.64°W
Europe/London
49m elevation
Retford
53.32°N, 0.94°W
Europe/London
19m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 542.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM