Driving from Leeds to York
York lies 35 km (22 mi) north-east of Leeds, 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.
| Leeds | York | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 536,280 | 156,135 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | LS1–ME17 | YO1–YO90 |
Where to book car hire from Leeds to York
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Staying in York
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Common questions
How far is York from Leeds?
35 km (22 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Leeds; by road roughly 43 km (27 mi).
How long does it take to get from Leeds to York by car?
About 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Leeds and York?
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.