Nottingham to Scunthorpe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

47.9 miles 77.1 km · straight line
64.6 miles actual route 104 km · driving distance
1h 25min estimated drive time
£10 - £12 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
26° NNE bearing direction

How far is Nottingham from Scunthorpe?

The distance from Nottingham to Scunthorpe is 47.9 miles (77.1 km) as the crow flies. Scunthorpe is located NNE of Nottingham. By car, the driving distance is approximately 64.6 miles, taking about 1h 25min. 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. 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 Scunthorpe. 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 Scunthorpe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 25min £10 - £12 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 42min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Nottingham & Scunthorpe

Quick Facts

Nottingham
52.95°N, 1.16°W
Europe/London
52m elevation
Scunthorpe
53.58°N, 0.65°W
Europe/London
46m 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 519.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM