Driving from Manchester to Burnley
Burnley lies 35 km (22 mi) north of Manchester, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 32 min without stops, over roughly 43 km (27 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Manchester | Burnley | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 568,996 | 149,422 |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | 140 m (459 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | M1–M99 | BB11 |
Where to book car hire from Manchester to Burnley
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Staying in Burnley
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Common questions
How far is Burnley from Manchester?
35 km (22 mi) in a straight line, north of Manchester; by road roughly 43 km (27 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manchester to Burnley by car?
About 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manchester and Burnley?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.