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

67.4 miles 108.5 km · straight line
82.6 miles actual route 132.9 km · driving distance
1h 35min estimated drive time
£13 - £15 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
271° W bearing direction

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

The distance from Bury St Edmunds to Northampton, United Kingdom is 67.4 miles (108.5 km) as the crow flies. Northampton, United Kingdom is located W of Bury St Edmunds. By car, the driving distance is approximately 82.6 miles, taking about 1h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. 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 Northampton, 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 Northampton, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 35min £13 - £15 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 54min $7–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 30min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bury St Edmunds & Northampton, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Bury St Edmunds
52.25°N, 0.71°E
Europe/London
52m elevation
Northampton, United Kingdom
52.25°N, 0.88°W
Europe/London
97m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 369.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM