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

73.1 miles 117.6 km · straight line
85.2 miles actual route 137.1 km · driving distance
1h 57min estimated drive time
£13 - £16 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
30° NNE bearing direction

How far is London, United Kingdom from Thetford?

The distance from London, United Kingdom to Thetford is 73.1 miles (117.6 km) as the crow flies. Thetford is located NNE of London, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 85.2 miles, taking about 1h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Thetford. 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 Thetford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 57min £13 - £16 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 20min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 51min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between London, United Kingdom & Thetford

Quick Facts

London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
Thetford
52.42°N, 0.75°E
Europe/London
24m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 340.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM