Bury St Edmunds to Rayleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

45.9 miles 73.8 km · straight line
59.6 miles estimated 95.9 km · driving distance
1h 12min estimated drive time
£9 - £11 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
186° S bearing direction

How far is Bury St Edmunds from Rayleigh?

The distance from Bury St Edmunds to Rayleigh is 45.9 miles (73.8 km) as the crow flies. Rayleigh is located S of Bury St Edmunds. By car, the driving distance is approximately 59.6 miles, taking about 1h 12min. 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. 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 Rayleigh. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Rayleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 12min £9 - £11 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 26min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bury St Edmunds & Rayleigh

Quick Facts

Bury St Edmunds
52.25°N, 0.71°E
Europe/London
52m elevation
Rayleigh
51.59°N, 0.60°E
Europe/London
67m 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 543 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients