Darlington to Leeds: Road Trip Guide & Distance

50 miles 80.4 km · straight line
64.4 miles actual route 103.6 km · driving distance
1h 20min estimated drive time
£10 - £12 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
180° S bearing direction

How far is Darlington from Leeds?

The distance from Darlington to Leeds is 50 miles (80.4 km) as the crow flies. Leeds is located S of Darlington. By car, the driving distance is approximately 64.4 miles, taking about 1h 20min. 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. 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 Darlington and Leeds. 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 Darlington to Leeds

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 20min £10 - £12 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 36min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Darlington & Leeds

Quick Facts

Darlington
54.52°N, 1.55°W
Europe/London
40m elevation
Leeds
53.80°N, 1.55°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 498.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM