Rugby to Southampton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

101.2 miles 162.8 km · straight line
119.6 miles actual route 192.4 km · driving distance
2h 28min estimated drive time
£18 - £22 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
183° S bearing direction

How far is Rugby from Southampton?

The distance from Rugby to Southampton is 101.2 miles (162.8 km) as the crow flies. Southampton is located S of Rugby. By car, the driving distance is approximately 119.6 miles, taking about 2h 28min. 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. 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 Rugby and Southampton. 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 Rugby to Southampton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 28min £18 - £22 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 58min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 21min $14–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rugby & Southampton

Quick Facts

Rugby
52.37°N, 1.26°W
Europe/London
120m elevation
Southampton
50.91°N, 1.40°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 34 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 246.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM