Driving from Oldham to Blackburn
Blackburn lies 33 km (21 mi) north-west of Oldham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 31 min without stops, over roughly 41 km (25 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Oldham | Blackburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 237,110 | 146,521 |
| Elevation | 204 m (669 ft) | 121 m (397 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | OL1–OL95 | BB1–EH47 |
Where to book car hire from Oldham to Blackburn
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Staying in Blackburn
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Common questions
How far is Blackburn from Oldham?
33 km (21 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Oldham; by road roughly 41 km (25 mi).
How long does it take to get from Oldham to Blackburn by car?
About 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Oldham and Blackburn?
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.