Birmingham – Bolton distance
128km
Straight-line distance · 79 miles
DirectionNNW · 344°
Est. time (90 km/h)1 h 25 min
Midpoint53.033, -2.163
In a straight line, Birmingham and Bolton are only 128 km (79 miles) apart, heading NNW — an easy day-trip distance by car.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is Birmingham from Bolton?
In a straight line, the Birmingham–Bolton distance is about 128 km (79 miles), heading NNW. At such short range, the road difference depends mostly on the local route you pick.
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Bolton?
At an average 90 km/h, the short straight-line hop between Birmingham and Bolton would take about 1 h 25 min; the real time depends mostly on local traffic.
Is this the road distance?
No. The value shown is the straight-line (great-circle) distance, equal to the flight distance. The real road distance, which follows roads, is usually 20–40% longer.
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- Coventry28 km
- Leicester55 km
- Derby57 km
- Stoke-on-Trent61 km
- Gloucester72 km
- Nottingham73 km
- Northampton74 km
Distances from Bolton
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- Preston27 km
- Liverpool41 km
- Blackpool48 km
- Bradford48 km
- Chester53 km
- Leeds63 km
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