Landmarks
Chatsworth House
Magnificent stately home of the Duke of Devonshire set in expansive parkland, housing one of Europe's most significant art collections.
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Birmingham to York drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 2 hr 29 min
- Distance
- 132 mi
- Fuel (est.)
- £22
- Tolls (est.)
- None
The Birmingham to York drive
The drive from Birmingham to York covers 132 miles (213 km) and takes about 2 hr 29 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.
Expect fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) to cost around £22 one-way with no significant motorway tolls on the way. Prices shift monthly, so treat these as ballpark figures.
Best stops between Birmingham and York
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Natural Wonders
Stanage Edge
Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.
Landmarks
Matlock Bath Motorcycle Strip
The entire riverside parade at Matlock Bath transforms into the UK's most famous bike meet every sunny weekend.
Museums
Coventry Transport Museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
Museums
Donington Grand Prix Collection
World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.
Landmarks
Bakewell
A handsome stone market town on the River Wye, home of the original Bakewell pudding and a graceful medieval bridge.
Racetracks
Mallory Park
Compact lakeside circuit at Kirkby Mallory known as the 'friendly circuit', racing since 1956. Its Gerard's Bend is one of the longest, fastest corners in British motorsport.
Racetracks
Harewood Speed Hillclimb
The longest hillclimb course in England at 1,598 yards, climbing Yorkshire moorland on the Harewood estate with sweeping open views over Wharfedale from the spectator banks.
Cafes & Pit Stops
Ladybower Inn
A traditional inn at the junction of Snake Pass and the A57 in the Peak District, a beloved meeting point for bikers and drivers tackling England's famous Snake Pass.
Birmingham to York FAQs
How long is the drive from Birmingham to York?
Driving from Birmingham to York takes about 2 hr 29 min nonstop, covering 132 miles (213 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from Birmingham to York?
Fuel for a typical petrol car (~40 mpg) costs roughly £22 one-way. There are no significant motorway tolls on this route. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from Birmingham to York in one day?
Yes, at about 2 hr 29 min of driving, Birmingham to York is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.
What are the best stops between Birmingham and York?
Top-rated stops in the drive corridor include Chatsworth House, Stanage Edge, Matlock Bath Motorcycle Strip: see the full list of 9 stops on this page.
More drives from Birmingham & York
Birmingham → BristolBirmingham → CardiffBirmingham → EdinburghBirmingham → GlasgowEdinburgh → YorkLondon → BirminghamLondon → YorkManchester → BirminghamManchester → YorkNewcastle → York
Planning a bigger trip? Try the free United Kingdom road trip planner, or read the driving in United Kingdom guide.