Hitchin to Ipswich: Road Trip Guide & Distance

61.8 miles 99.4 km · straight line
83.5 miles actual route 134.3 km · driving distance
1h 41min estimated drive time
£13 - £16 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
82° E bearing direction

How far is Hitchin from Ipswich?

The distance from Hitchin to Ipswich is 61.8 miles (99.4 km) as the crow flies. Ipswich is located E of Hitchin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 83.5 miles, taking about 1h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. 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 Hitchin 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 Hitchin to Ipswich

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 41min £13 - £16 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 1min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 36min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hitchin & Ipswich

Quick Facts

Hitchin
51.95°N, 0.28°W
Europe/London
77m 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 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 403.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM