Bury St Edmunds to Stowmarket: Road Trip Guide & Distance

12.7 miles 20.5 km · straight line
16.6 miles estimated 26.7 km · driving distance
20min estimated drive time
£3 - £3 estimated fuel cost
~32min flight time · usually no direct flights
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Bury St Edmunds from Stowmarket?

The distance from Bury St Edmunds to Stowmarket is 12.7 miles (20.5 km) as the crow flies. Stowmarket is located ESE of Bury St Edmunds. By car, the driving distance is approximately 16.6 miles, taking about 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 32min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket. 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 Stowmarket

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20min £3 - £3 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Bury St Edmunds
52.25°N, 0.71°E
Europe/London
52m elevation
Stowmarket
52.19°N, 1.00°E
Europe/London
32m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 4 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 1 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients