Driving from London to York
York lies 280 km (174 mi) north of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 16 min without stops, over roughly 341 km (212 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| London | York | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9 million | 156,135 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | YO1–YO90 |
Where to book car hire from London to York
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Staying in York
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Common questions
How far is York from London?
280 km (174 mi) in a straight line, north of London; by road roughly 341 km (212 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to York by car?
About 4 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London 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.