Oxford, United Kingdom to St Albans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

39.5 miles 63.6 km · straight line
59.7 miles actual route 96 km · driving distance
1h 15min estimated drive time
£9 - £11 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
90° E bearing direction

How far is Oxford, United Kingdom from St Albans?

The distance from Oxford, United Kingdom to St Albans is 39.5 miles (63.6 km) as the crow flies. St Albans is located E of Oxford, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 59.7 miles, taking about 1h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. 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 Oxford, United Kingdom 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 Oxford, United Kingdom to St Albans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 15min £9 - £11 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 30min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Oxford, United Kingdom & St Albans

Quick Facts

Oxford, United Kingdom
51.75°N, 1.26°W
Europe/London
63m 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 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 630.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM