Sheffield to York, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

42.9 miles 69.1 km · straight line
56 miles actual route 90.1 km · driving distance
1h 13min estimated drive time
£8 - £10 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Sheffield from York, United Kingdom?

The distance from Sheffield to York, United Kingdom is 42.9 miles (69.1 km) as the crow flies. York, United Kingdom is located NNE of Sheffield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 56 miles, taking about 1h 13min. 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 Sheffield and York, United Kingdom. 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 Sheffield to York, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 13min £8 - £10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 28min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Sheffield & York, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Sheffield
53.38°N, 1.47°W
Europe/London
75m elevation
York, United Kingdom
53.96°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
17m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 580 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM