Leeds to Thornaby-on-Tees: Road Trip Guide & Distance

51.6 miles 83 km · straight line
63.4 miles actual route 102.1 km · driving distance
1h 19min estimated drive time
£10 - £12 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
11° N bearing direction

How far is Leeds from Thornaby-on-Tees?

The distance from Leeds to Thornaby-on-Tees is 51.6 miles (83 km) as the crow flies. Thornaby-on-Tees is located N of Leeds. By car, the driving distance is approximately 63.4 miles, taking about 1h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. 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. 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 Thornaby-on-Tees. 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 Thornaby-on-Tees

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 19min £10 - £12 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 35min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Leeds & Thornaby-on-Tees

Quick Facts

Leeds
53.80°N, 1.55°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
Thornaby-on-Tees
54.53°N, 1.30°W
Europe/London
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 482.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM