Northampton, United Kingdom to Retford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

74.1 miles 119.3 km · straight line
94.7 miles actual route 152.4 km · driving distance
1h 53min estimated drive time
£14 - £18 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
358° N bearing direction

How far is Northampton, United Kingdom from Retford?

The distance from Northampton, United Kingdom to Retford is 74.1 miles (119.3 km) as the crow flies. Retford is located N of Northampton, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 94.7 miles, taking about 1h 53min. 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. 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 Northampton, United Kingdom and Retford. 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 Northampton, United Kingdom to Retford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 53min £14 - £18 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 16min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 47min $11–$33* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Northampton, United Kingdom & Retford

Quick Facts

Northampton, United Kingdom
52.25°N, 0.88°W
Europe/London
97m elevation
Retford
53.32°N, 0.94°W
Europe/London
19m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 335.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM