Glasgow to Ipswich: Road Trip Guide & Distance

342.5 miles 551.2 km · straight line
407.2 miles actual route 655.4 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
£62 - £76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
138° SE bearing direction

How far is Glasgow from Ipswich?

The distance from Glasgow to Ipswich is 342.5 miles (551.2 km) as the crow flies. Ipswich is located SE of Glasgow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 407.2 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Glasgow and Ipswich. 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 Glasgow to Ipswich

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min £62 - £76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $49–$143* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Glasgow
55.86°N, 4.25°W
Europe/London
12m elevation
Ipswich
52.06°N, 1.16°E
Europe/London
18m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM