Driving from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds
Leeds lies 131 km (81 mi) south of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h without stops, over roughly 160 km (99 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Newcastle upon Tyne | Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 300,125 | 536,280 |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | NE1–NE98 | LS1–ME17 |
Where to book car hire from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds
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Staying in Leeds
Our booking partner lists 785 places to stay in Leeds. Of the 482 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (228), and 10 are five-star. Across 142 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 221,508 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Leeds from Newcastle upon Tyne?
131 km (81 mi) in a straight line, south of Newcastle upon Tyne; by road roughly 160 km (99 mi).
How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds by car?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Newcastle upon Tyne and Leeds?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where can I stay in Leeds?
Our booking partner lists 785 places to stay in Leeds, bookable on this site.
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.