Day trip from Aberdeen to Sunderland
Sunderland lies 253 km (157 mi) south of Aberdeen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 253 km (157 mi) apart, Sunderland is a realistic day trip from Aberdeen: about 4 h 7 min each way by road.
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| Aberdeen | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 198,590 | 170,134 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | AB10–AB39 | CA13–SR9 |
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Staying in Sunderland
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Common questions
How far is Sunderland from Aberdeen?
253 km (157 mi) in a straight line, south of Aberdeen; by road roughly 309 km (192 mi).
How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Sunderland by road?
About 4 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Aberdeen and Sunderland?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.