Bury St Edmunds to Crawley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

87.2 miles 140.3 km · straight line
116.9 miles actual route 188.2 km · driving distance
2h 10min estimated drive time
£18 - £22 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
206° SSW bearing direction

How far is Bury St Edmunds from Crawley?

The distance from Bury St Edmunds to Crawley is 87.2 miles (140.3 km) as the crow flies. Crawley is located SSW of Bury St Edmunds. By car, the driving distance is approximately 116.9 miles, taking about 2h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. 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. 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 Crawley. 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 Crawley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 10min £18 - £22 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 36min $9–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bury St Edmunds & Crawley

Quick Facts

Bury St Edmunds
52.25°N, 0.71°E
Europe/London
52m elevation
Crawley
51.11°N, 0.18°W
Europe/London
84m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 285.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM