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London to Cambridge drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 1 hr 31 min
- Distance
- 58 mi
- Fuel (est.)
- £10
- Tolls (est.)
- None
The London to Cambridge drive
The drive from London to Cambridge covers 58 miles (94 km) and takes about 1 hr 31 min without stops. That makes it a comfortable one-day drive. Leave in the morning and you'll arrive with the day ahead of you.
Most of it is one road: the M11 carries 76% of the distance. You pass Barking and Bishops Stortford on the way.
It's flat. Nowhere along the way did we measure the road higher than about 114 m above sea level.
Expect fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) to cost around £10 one-way with no significant motorway tolls on the way. Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.
At 58 miles this is longer than 6% of the 144 routes covered here, short enough to fold into a bigger itinerary without losing a day.
The road, mile by mile
Towns within a few miles of the fastest route, with the time it takes to reach them without stopping.
- StartLondon
- 10 miBarking15 min in
- 32 miBishops Stortford50 min in
- 58 miCambridge
How high it goes
Roads you'll be on
- M1144 mi · 76%
- A124 mi · 7%
Best stops between London and Cambridge
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
What you need for this drive
Rules for each country on the route, in the order you meet them.
United Kingdom
- Motorway
- 112 km/h · 48 in town
- Tolls
- Individual tolled crossings (Dart Charge, M6 Toll)
- Drives on
- the left
Low-emission zones: London ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone).
Checked against national road authorities and the ECB reference rates. Rules change — confirm before you travel.
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London to Cambridge FAQs
How long is the drive from London to Cambridge?
Driving from London to Cambridge takes about 1 hr 31 min nonstop, covering 58 miles (94 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from London to Cambridge?
Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly £10 one-way. There are no significant motorway tolls on this route. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from London to Cambridge in one day?
Yes, at about 1 hr 31 min of driving, London to Cambridge is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.
Which roads do you take from London to Cambridge?
The fastest route uses the M11 (about 44 mi), the A12 (about 4 mi). It passes Barking, Bishops Stortford.
What other drives can I plan on Plan Your Road Trips?
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