Newcastle under Lyme to Rugby: Road Trip Guide & Distance

59.5 miles 95.7 km · straight line
73.6 miles actual route 118.5 km · driving distance
1h 25min estimated drive time
£11 - £14 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Newcastle under Lyme from Rugby?

The distance from Newcastle under Lyme to Rugby is 59.5 miles (95.7 km) as the crow flies. Rugby is located SE of Newcastle under Lyme. By car, the driving distance is approximately 73.6 miles, taking about 1h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. 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 Newcastle under Lyme and Rugby. 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 Newcastle under Lyme to Rugby

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 25min £11 - £14 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 42min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Newcastle under Lyme & Rugby

Quick Facts

Newcastle under Lyme
53.00°N, 2.23°W
Europe/London
160m elevation
Rugby
52.37°N, 1.26°W
Europe/London
120m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 418.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM