Leicester to Macclesfield: Road Trip Guide & Distance

59.5 miles 95.7 km · straight line
76.7 miles actual route 123.4 km · driving distance
1h 51min estimated drive time
£12 - £14 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
317° NW bearing direction

How far is Leicester from Macclesfield?

The distance from Leicester to Macclesfield is 59.5 miles (95.7 km) as the crow flies. Macclesfield is located NW of Leicester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 76.7 miles, taking about 1h 51min. 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. 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 Leicester and Macclesfield. 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 Leicester to Macclesfield

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 51min £12 - £14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 13min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Leicester & Macclesfield

Quick Facts

Leicester
52.64°N, 1.14°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
Macclesfield
53.26°N, 2.13°W
Europe/London
156m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 418.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM