Bury St Edmunds to Cambridge, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

25.1 miles 40.4 km · straight line
28.8 miles actual route 46.4 km · driving distance
39min estimated drive time
£4 - £5 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
264° W bearing direction

How far is Bury St Edmunds from Cambridge, United Kingdom?

The distance from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridge, United Kingdom is 25.1 miles (40.4 km) as the crow flies. Cambridge, United Kingdom is located W of Bury St Edmunds. By car, the driving distance is approximately 28.8 miles, taking about 39min. 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge, United Kingdom. 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 Bury St Edmunds to Cambridge, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 39min £4 - £5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Bury St Edmunds & Cambridge, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Bury St Edmunds
52.25°N, 0.71°E
Europe/London
52m elevation
Cambridge, United Kingdom
52.21°N, 0.12°E
Europe/London
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 8 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 992 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM