Day trip from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne lies 278 km (173 mi) north of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 278 km (173 mi) apart, Newcastle upon Tyne is a realistic day trip from Birmingham: about 4 h 31 min each way by road.
Open Newcastle upon Tyne in Google Maps
| Birmingham | Newcastle upon Tyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.2 million | 300,125 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | NE1–NE98 |
What to see in Newcastle upon Tyne
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Great North Museum | 638,454 | — |
| Great North Museum: Hancock | 638,454 | — |
The busiest is Great North Museum at 638,454 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Staying in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Common questions
How far is Newcastle upon Tyne from Birmingham?
278 km (173 mi) in a straight line, north of Birmingham; by road roughly 339 km (211 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne by road?
About 4 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Newcastle upon Tyne?
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 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.