Landmarks
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.
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London to Oxford drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 1 hr 31 min
- Distance
- 60 mi
- Fuel (est.)
- £10
- Tolls (est.)
- None
The London to Oxford drive
The drive from London to Oxford covers 60 miles (96 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.
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.
Best stops between London and Oxford
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Museums
Brooklands Museum
The birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, featuring the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit from 1907.
Cafes & Pit Stops
Box Hill National Trust Cafe
The hilltop cafe at the summit of Box Hill offering sweeping views across the Surrey Hills, a classic destination for drivers and cyclists alike.
Cafes & Pit Stops
David's Cafe at Box Hill
A popular roadside cafe at the base of the Box Hill zig-zag road, serving as the unofficial meeting point for the Surrey biker community.
Landmarks
Thorpe Park
Thrill-focused theme park near London catering to older children and adults with intense roller coasters.
Racetracks
Brooklands
The world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit, opened 1907, where surviving sections of the towering concrete Members' Banking rear up out of the Surrey woodland. The museum holds racing cars and aircraft on the original site.
Landmarks
Windsor Castle
The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, serving as a royal residence for over 900 years.
Landmarks
LEGOLAND Windsor
Family-friendly theme park near London with LEGO-themed rides, building workshops, and Miniland models.
Cafes & Pit Stops
Rykas Cafe
Iconic biker and cyclist cafe at the foot of Box Hill in Surrey, a must-stop gathering point on one of England's most famous riding roads.
London to Oxford FAQs
How long is the drive from London to Oxford?
Driving from London to Oxford takes about 1 hr 31 min nonstop, covering 60 miles (96 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from London to Oxford?
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 Oxford in one day?
Yes, at about 1 hr 31 min of driving, London to Oxford is a comfortable one-day drive with a couple of breaks.
What are the best stops between London and Oxford?
Top-rated stops in the drive corridor include ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Brooklands Museum, Box Hill National Trust Cafe: see the full list of 9 stops on this page.
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