Cambridge, United Kingdom to Peterborough, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

29.8 miles 48 km · straight line
43.1 miles actual route 69.3 km · driving distance
53min estimated drive time
£7 - £8 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
329° NNW bearing direction

How far is Cambridge, United Kingdom from Peterborough, United Kingdom?

The distance from Cambridge, United Kingdom to Peterborough, United Kingdom is 29.8 miles (48 km) as the crow flies. Peterborough, United Kingdom is located NNW of Cambridge, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 43.1 miles, taking about 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Cambridge, United Kingdom and Peterborough, 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 Cambridge, United Kingdom to Peterborough, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 53min £7 - £8 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Cambridge, United Kingdom & Peterborough, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Cambridge, United Kingdom
52.21°N, 0.12°E
Europe/London
6m elevation
Peterborough, United Kingdom
52.57°N, 0.25°W
Europe/London
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 10 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 834.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM