Gothenburg to Newcastle upon Tyne: Road Trip Guide & Distance

552.5 miles 889.1 km · straight line
662.9 miles estimated 1066.9 km · driving distance
13h 20min estimated drive time
SEK 1248 - SEK 1536 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
256° WSW bearing direction

How far is Gothenburg from Newcastle upon Tyne?

The distance from Gothenburg to Newcastle upon Tyne is 552.5 miles (889.1 km) as the crow flies. Newcastle upon Tyne is located WSW of Gothenburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 662.9 miles, taking about 13h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Gothenburg is in Sweden, 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg to Newcastle upon Tyne

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 20min SEK 1248 - SEK 1536 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 0min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 20min $80–$232* Comfort

Quick Facts

Gothenburg
57.71°N, 11.97°E
Europe/Stockholm
12m 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 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients