Cambridge, United Kingdom to St Albans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

37 miles 59.5 km · straight line
44.8 miles actual route 72.1 km · driving distance
1h 2min estimated drive time
£7 - £8 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
212° SSW bearing direction

How far is Cambridge, United Kingdom from St Albans?

The distance from Cambridge, United Kingdom to St Albans is 37 miles (59.5 km) as the crow flies. St Albans is located SSW of Cambridge, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 44.8 miles, taking about 1h 2min. 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 St Albans. 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 St Albans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 2min £7 - £8 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Cambridge, United Kingdom & St Albans

Quick Facts

Cambridge, United Kingdom
52.21°N, 0.12°E
Europe/London
6m elevation
St Albans
51.75°N, 0.33°W
Europe/London
98m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 12 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 673.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM