Glenrothes to St Andrews: Road Trip Guide & Distance

17.6 miles 28.3 km · straight line
22.9 miles estimated 36.8 km · driving distance
28min estimated drive time
£3 - £4 estimated fuel cost
~32min flight time · usually no direct flights
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Glenrothes from St Andrews?

The distance from Glenrothes to St Andrews is 17.6 miles (28.3 km) as the crow flies. St Andrews is located NE of Glenrothes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 22.9 miles, taking about 28min. 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 Glenrothes and St Andrews. 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 Glenrothes to St Andrews

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28min £3 - £4 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Glenrothes
56.20°N, 3.17°W
Europe/London
92m elevation
St Andrews
56.34°N, 2.80°W
Europe/London
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 6 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 1 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients