Great Yarmouth to Ipswich: Road Trip Guide & Distance

45 miles 72.5 km · straight line
57.1 miles actual route 91.9 km · driving distance
1h 29min estimated drive time
£9 - £11 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
213° SSW bearing direction

How far is Great Yarmouth from Ipswich?

The distance from Great Yarmouth to Ipswich is 45 miles (72.5 km) as the crow flies. Ipswich is located SSW of Great Yarmouth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 57.1 miles, taking about 1h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. 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. 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. 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 Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth to Ipswich

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 29min £9 - £11 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 47min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Great Yarmouth & Ipswich

Quick Facts

Great Yarmouth
52.61°N, 1.73°E
Europe/London
6m 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 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 552.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM