Nottingham to St Albans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

90.2 miles 145.2 km · straight line
105.6 miles actual route 169.9 km · driving distance
2h 4min estimated drive time
£16 - £20 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
157° SSE bearing direction

How far is Nottingham from St Albans?

The distance from Nottingham to St Albans is 90.2 miles (145.2 km) as the crow flies. St Albans is located SSE of Nottingham. By car, the driving distance is approximately 105.6 miles, taking about 2h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. 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 St Albans. 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 St Albans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 4min £16 - £20 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 29min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~1h 58min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nottingham & St Albans

Quick Facts

Nottingham
52.95°N, 1.16°W
Europe/London
52m elevation
St Albans
51.75°N, 0.33°W
Europe/London
98m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 276 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM