Durham, United Kingdom to Thornaby-on-Tees: Road Trip Guide & Distance

20 miles 32.2 km · straight line
26 miles estimated 41.9 km · driving distance
31min estimated drive time
£4 - £5 estimated fuel cost
~32min flight time · usually no direct flights
147° SSE bearing direction

How far is Durham, United Kingdom from Thornaby-on-Tees?

The distance from Durham, United Kingdom to Thornaby-on-Tees is 20 miles (32.2 km) as the crow flies. Thornaby-on-Tees is located SSE of Durham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 26 miles, taking about 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 32min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Durham, United Kingdom and Thornaby-on-Tees. 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 Durham, United Kingdom to Thornaby-on-Tees

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31min £4 - £5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Durham, United Kingdom & Thornaby-on-Tees

Quick Facts

Durham, United Kingdom
54.78°N, 1.57°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
Thornaby-on-Tees
54.53°N, 1.30°W
Europe/London
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 7 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients