Leeds to Middlesbrough: Road Trip Guide & Distance

55.1 miles 88.6 km · straight line
66.6 miles actual route 107.2 km · driving distance
1h 23min estimated drive time
£10 - £12 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Leeds from Middlesbrough?

The distance from Leeds to Middlesbrough is 55.1 miles (88.6 km) as the crow flies. Middlesbrough is located NNE of Leeds. By car, the driving distance is approximately 66.6 miles, taking about 1h 23min. 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 Leeds and Middlesbrough. 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 Leeds to Middlesbrough

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 23min £10 - £12 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 40min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Leeds & Middlesbrough

Quick Facts

Leeds
53.80°N, 1.55°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
Middlesbrough
54.58°N, 1.23°W
Europe/London
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 452.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM