Nottingham to Scarborough: Road Trip Guide & Distance

96.6 miles 155.5 km · straight line
115.5 miles actual route 185.8 km · driving distance
2h 30min estimated drive time
£18 - £22 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is Nottingham from Scarborough?

The distance from Nottingham to Scarborough is 96.6 miles (155.5 km) as the crow flies. Scarborough is located NNE of Nottingham. By car, the driving distance is approximately 115.5 miles, taking about 2h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. 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 Nottingham and Scarborough. 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 Nottingham to Scarborough

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 30min £18 - £22 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 0min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 23min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nottingham & Scarborough

Quick Facts

Nottingham
52.95°N, 1.16°W
Europe/London
52m elevation
Scarborough
54.28°N, 0.40°W
Europe/London
48m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 257.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM