Day trip from York to Wakefield
Wakefield lies 41 km (25 mi) south-west of York, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 41 km (25 mi) apart, Wakefield is a realistic day trip from York: about 40 min each way by road.
| York | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 156,135 | 109,766 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | YO1–YO90 | WF1–WF90 |
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Staying in Wakefield
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Common questions
How far is Wakefield from York?
41 km (25 mi) in a straight line, south-west of York; by road roughly 50 km (31 mi).
How long does it take to get from York to Wakefield by road?
About 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between York and Wakefield?
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.