Birmingham – Preston distance
152km
Straight-line distance · 95 miles
DirectionNNW · 340°
Est. time (90 km/h)1 h 42 min
Midpoint53.123, -2.296
In a straight line (as the crow flies), the distance between Birmingham and Preston is about 152 km (95 miles), heading NNW — classic driving or rail territory.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is Birmingham from Preston?
In a straight line, the Birmingham–Preston distance is about 152 km (95 miles), heading NNW.
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Preston?
At an average speed of 90 km/h, the straight-line Birmingham–Preston distance would take about 1 h 42 min. Real road time is longer, depending on the route, traffic and stops.
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 Preston
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- Bolton27 km
- Liverpool43 km
- Manchester49 km
- Bradford58 km
- Chester65 km
- Leeds76 km
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