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

47.5 miles 76.4 km · straight line
59.2 miles actual route 95.2 km · driving distance
1h 19min estimated drive time
£9 - £11 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
154° SSE bearing direction

How far is Cambridge, United Kingdom from Rayleigh?

The distance from Cambridge, United Kingdom to Rayleigh is 47.5 miles (76.4 km) as the crow flies. Rayleigh is located SSE of Cambridge, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 59.2 miles, taking about 1h 19min. 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. 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 Cambridge, United Kingdom and Rayleigh. 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 Rayleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 19min £9 - £11 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 35min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Cambridge, United Kingdom & Rayleigh

Quick Facts

Cambridge, United Kingdom
52.21°N, 0.12°E
Europe/London
6m 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 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 524.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM