London, United Kingdom to St Albans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

19 miles 30.5 km · straight line
25 miles actual route 40.2 km · driving distance
50min estimated drive time
£4 - £5 estimated fuel cost
~32min flight time · usually no direct flights
332° NNW bearing direction

How far is London, United Kingdom from St Albans?

The distance from London, United Kingdom to St Albans is 19 miles (30.5 km) as the crow flies. St Albans is located NNW of London, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 25 miles, taking about 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 32min. 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 St Albans. 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 St Albans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 50min £4 - £5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between London, United Kingdom & St Albans

Quick Facts

London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
St Albans
51.75°N, 0.33°W
Europe/London
98m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 6 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM