Leicester to Newbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

85.7 miles 138 km · straight line
102.9 miles actual route 165.6 km · driving distance
2h 0min estimated drive time
£16 - £19 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
185° S bearing direction

How far is Leicester from Newbury?

The distance from Leicester to Newbury is 85.7 miles (138 km) as the crow flies. Newbury is located S of Leicester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 102.9 miles, taking about 2h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. 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 Leicester and Newbury. 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 Newbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 0min £16 - £19 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 24min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 54min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leicester & Newbury

Quick Facts

Leicester
52.64°N, 1.14°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
Newbury
51.40°N, 1.32°W
Europe/London
78m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 290.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM