Plymouth to St Ives: Road Trip Guide & Distance

60.1 miles 96.8 km · straight line
77.4 miles actual route 124.6 km · driving distance
1h 42min estimated drive time
£12 - £14 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
260° W bearing direction

How far is Plymouth from St Ives?

The distance from Plymouth to St Ives is 60.1 miles (96.8 km) as the crow flies. St Ives is located W of Plymouth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 77.4 miles, taking about 1h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Plymouth and St Ives. 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 Plymouth to St Ives

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 42min £12 - £14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 2min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Plymouth & St Ives

Quick Facts

Plymouth
50.38°N, 4.14°W
Europe/London
50m elevation
St Ives
50.21°N, 5.48°W
Europe/London
10m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 414 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM