Driving from Manchester to Cambridge
Cambridge lies 75 km (46 mi) south-east of Manchester, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 1 min without stops, over roughly 91 km (57 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Manchester | Cambridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 110,229 | 110,402 |
| Elevation | 81 m (266 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 03101–03111 | 02138–02238 |
Where to book car hire from Manchester to Cambridge
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Staying in Cambridge
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Common questions
How far is Cambridge from Manchester?
75 km (46 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Manchester; by road roughly 91 km (57 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manchester to Cambridge by car?
About 1 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manchester and Cambridge?
No, both are on America/New_York 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.