Gothenburg to Grimsby, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

549.1 miles 883.7 km · straight line
658.9 miles estimated 1060.4 km · driving distance
13h 15min estimated drive time
SEK 1241 - SEK 1527 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is Gothenburg from Grimsby, United Kingdom?

The distance from Gothenburg to Grimsby, United Kingdom is 549.1 miles (883.7 km) as the crow flies. Grimsby, United Kingdom is located WSW of Gothenburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 658.9 miles, taking about 13h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Gothenburg is in Sweden, while Grimsby, United Kingdom 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gothenburg and Grimsby, United Kingdom. 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 Gothenburg to Grimsby, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 15min SEK 1241 - SEK 1527 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 54min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 14min $79–$231* Comfort

Quick Facts

Gothenburg
57.71°N, 11.97°E
Europe/Stockholm
12m elevation
Grimsby, United Kingdom
53.57°N, 0.08°W
Europe/London
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients