Grantham to Ipswich: Road Trip Guide & Distance

95.8 miles 154.2 km · straight line
119.2 miles actual route 191.9 km · driving distance
2h 15min estimated drive time
£18 - £22 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
127° SE bearing direction

How far is Grantham from Ipswich?

The distance from Grantham to Ipswich is 95.8 miles (154.2 km) as the crow flies. Ipswich is located SE of Grantham. By car, the driving distance is approximately 119.2 miles, taking about 2h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Grantham 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 Grantham to Ipswich

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 15min £18 - £22 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 42min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 8min $14–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grantham & Ipswich

Quick Facts

Grantham
52.91°N, 0.64°W
Europe/London
64m 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 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 259.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM