Bury St Edmunds to Thetford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

11.9 miles 19.1 km · straight line
15.4 miles estimated 24.8 km · driving distance
19min estimated drive time
£2 - £3 estimated fuel cost
~31min flight time · usually no direct flights
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How far is Bury St Edmunds from Thetford?

The distance from Bury St Edmunds to Thetford is 11.9 miles (19.1 km) as the crow flies. Thetford is located N of Bury St Edmunds. By car, the driving distance is approximately 15.4 miles, taking about 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 31min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Thetford. 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 Thetford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19min £2 - £3 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Bury St Edmunds
52.25°N, 0.71°E
Europe/London
52m elevation
Thetford
52.42°N, 0.75°E
Europe/London
24m 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