London, United Kingdom to Luton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

28.6 miles 46 km · straight line
33.9 miles actual route 54.6 km · driving distance
1h 0min estimated drive time
£5 - £6 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
334° NNW bearing direction

How far is London, United Kingdom from Luton?

The distance from London, United Kingdom to Luton is 28.6 miles (46 km) as the crow flies. Luton is located NNW of London, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 33.9 miles, taking about 1h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 London, United Kingdom and Luton. 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 London, United Kingdom to Luton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 0min £5 - £6 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between London, United Kingdom & Luton

Quick Facts

London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
Luton
51.88°N, 0.42°W
Europe/London
117m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 10 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 871.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM