Guildford, United Kingdom to St Albans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

37 miles 59.6 km · straight line
48.2 miles estimated 77.5 km · driving distance
58min estimated drive time
£7 - £9 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Guildford, United Kingdom from St Albans?

The distance from Guildford, United Kingdom to St Albans is 37 miles (59.6 km) as the crow flies. St Albans is located NNE of Guildford, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 48.2 miles, taking about 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. 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 Guildford, United Kingdom and St Albans. 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 Guildford, United Kingdom to St Albans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 58min £7 - £9 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Guildford, United Kingdom & St Albans

Quick Facts

Guildford, United Kingdom
51.24°N, 0.57°W
Europe/London
45m elevation
St Albans
51.75°N, 0.33°W
Europe/London
98m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 12 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 672.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients