Darlington to Sheffield: Road Trip Guide & Distance

79 miles 127.2 km · straight line
96.7 miles actual route 155.7 km · driving distance
1h 53min estimated drive time
£15 - £18 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
178° S bearing direction

How far is Darlington from Sheffield?

The distance from Darlington to Sheffield is 79 miles (127.2 km) as the crow flies. Sheffield is located S of Darlington. By car, the driving distance is approximately 96.7 miles, taking about 1h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. 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 Sheffield. 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 Sheffield

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 53min £15 - £18 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 16min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 47min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Darlington & Sheffield

Quick Facts

Darlington
54.52°N, 1.55°W
Europe/London
40m elevation
Sheffield
53.38°N, 1.47°W
Europe/London
75m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 315.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM