Distance from Preston to South Shields
How far is it from Preston to South Shields? About 100 mi in a straight line and 129 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Preston and South Shields are about 100 mi (160 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 129 mi (208 km), a drive of about 2 hr 19 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 41 min.
| Straight-line distance | 100 mi / 160 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 129 mi / 208 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 19 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 41 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $16 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 54.382, -2.078 |
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
Preston to South Shields is about 100 mi (160 km) in a straight line, and roughly 129 mi (208 km) by road.