Distance from Bury to Preston
How far is it from Bury to Preston? About 20 mi in a straight line and 28 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
20 mi
Straight-line distance
20 mi
Straight-line
28 mi
By road
32 min
Flight time
Bury and Preston are about 20 mi (32 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 28 mi (45 km), a drive of about 39 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 32 min.
| Straight-line distance | 20 mi / 32 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 28 mi / 45 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 39 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 32 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $4 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 53.682, -2.502 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Bury to Preston is about 20 mi (32 km) in a straight line, and roughly 28 mi (45 km) by road.