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

48.5 miles 78 km · straight line
60.2 miles actual route 96.9 km · driving distance
1h 23min estimated drive time
£9 - £11 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Luton from Peterborough, United Kingdom?

The distance from Luton to Peterborough, United Kingdom is 48.5 miles (78 km) as the crow flies. Peterborough, United Kingdom is located N of Luton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 60.2 miles, taking about 1h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. 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 Luton and Peterborough, United Kingdom. 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 Luton to Peterborough, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 23min £9 - £11 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 40min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Luton & Peterborough, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Luton
51.88°N, 0.42°W
Europe/London
117m elevation
Peterborough, United Kingdom
52.57°N, 0.25°W
Europe/London
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 513.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM