Dresden to Newcastle upon Tyne: Road Trip Guide & Distance

691.7 miles 1113.2 km · straight line
830 miles estimated 1335.8 km · driving distance
16h 42min estimated drive time
€143 - €176 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dresden from Newcastle upon Tyne?

The distance from Dresden to Newcastle upon Tyne is 691.7 miles (1113.2 km) as the crow flies. Newcastle upon Tyne is located WNW of Dresden. By car, the driving distance is approximately 830 miles, taking about 16h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Dresden is in Germany, while Newcastle upon Tyne is in United Kingdom.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dresden and Newcastle upon Tyne. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dresden to Newcastle upon Tyne

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 42min €143 - €176 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 2min $66–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 43min $100–$291* Comfort

Quick Facts

Dresden
51.05°N, 13.74°E
Europe/Berlin
113m elevation
Newcastle upon Tyne
54.98°N, 1.62°W
Europe/London
42m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients