Canterbury to London, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

54.4 miles 87.5 km · straight line
61 miles actual route 98.1 km · driving distance
1h 30min estimated drive time
£9 - £11 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Canterbury from London, United Kingdom?

The distance from Canterbury to London, United Kingdom is 54.4 miles (87.5 km) as the crow flies. London, United Kingdom is located WNW of Canterbury. By car, the driving distance is approximately 61 miles, taking about 1h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. 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. 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 Canterbury and London, 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 Canterbury to London, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 30min £9 - £11 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 48min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Canterbury & London, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Canterbury
51.28°N, 1.08°E
Europe/London
6m elevation
London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 458 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM