Cambridge – Oxford distance
In a straight line, Cambridge and Oxford are only 106 km (66 miles) apart, heading WSW — an easy day-trip distance by car.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is Cambridge from Oxford?
In a straight line, the Cambridge–Oxford distance is about 106 km (66 miles), heading WSW. At such short range, the road difference depends mostly on the local route you pick.
How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Oxford?
At an average 90 km/h, the short straight-line hop between Cambridge and Oxford would take about 1 h 11 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.
Distances from Cambridge
- Peterborough49 km
- Luton51 km
- Milton Keynes61 km
- Northampton68 km
- Ipswich73 km
- London79 km
- Norwich93 km
- Leicester98 km
Distances from Oxford
- Reading38 km
- Swindon42 km
- Milton Keynes51 km
- Luton59 km
- Northampton61 km
- Gloucester69 km
- Coventry75 km
- London83 km