Town to Town Distance Calculator (UK) 2026
Result
Straight-line distance is a direct measurement. Actual road distance and drive time are longer and depend on your route. For road distances between exact addresses, use our postcode distance calculator.
Guide
This tool measures the distance between two UK towns or cities. Enter the town names and it shows the straight-line distance in miles and kilometres.
How It Works
Each town name is converted to map coordinates, then the straight-line distance between them is calculated.
Straight Line or Road Distance?
Straight-line distance is the direct distance as the crow flies. Road distance is always longer. For a road route between postcodes, use our postcode distance calculator.
Tip
Add the county or country if a town name is common, for example "Newport, Wales" rather than "Newport".
Town Distance Explained (UK)
1. How far is one town from another?
Enter both town names. The calculator shows the straight-line distance and an estimated drive time.
2. Why is the drive longer than the straight-line distance?
Roads follow bends, junctions and motorways, so the driving route is almost always longer than the direct line.
3. Can I use postcodes instead?
Yes, for exact road distances use our postcode distance calculator.