Distance Between UK Postcodes
This tool can be used to find the distance between postcodes in the UK. Type in the two postcodes and click the Show button.
Map Showing the Distance Between Two UK Postcodes
Options
How to Use Postcode Tool
Type in the first and second postcode then click the Show button. The map will then display the location of the two postcodes and also show the routes for:
- As the crow flies - the straight distance between the points
- By land transport - by car and/or boat
You will also see the distance displayed below the map for the distance as the crow flies and also by land transport. You can then type in more postcodes and click the show button to see more distances.
Note : This Postcode distance finder will measure the distance between full UK Postcodes.
Format of Outward Code / Out Code
Use the format "A(A)0(0)", where:
- A is a character
- 0 is a digit
- () means optional
Format of Full UK Postcode
Use the format "A(A)0(0)_0AA", where:
- A is a character
- 0 is a digit
- () means optional
- _ is a space
So any input of 2,3 or 4 characters is assumed to be an Out Code format and anything longer than 4 characters is assumed to be a full UK postcode.
Uses of This Postcode Tool
This tool has a wide range of possible uses from delivery estimation to point to point measurement. If you know of a useful application of this tool, let us know.
Problems or Suggestions
If you notice any errors or have suggestions for further development, then please contact freemaptools.
Version History
- 23rd December 2007 - Added enter to submit function
- 22nd December 2007 - Improvements to back end storage system and some of the text on this page
- 16th December 2007 - Version 1 of functional system completed
- 15th December 2007 - Page created
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Previous Comments For This Page
Great site,used it for working out travel radius payments.
By Liftman on 26/04/2008
Very very good.
One very minor niggle. The quickest road route between 2 points isn't always the nearest motorway route.
By John on 25/04/2008
brilliant site helps me work out distance for walking and burning fat with distance walking spot on thankyou
By sloosh on 25/04/2008
used for radio frequency engineering very helpful 14/04/08
By kev on 14/04/2008
very good
By smith on 14/03/2008
Many thanks. This lets me work out how far between businesses.
By Simon on 23/02/2008
What a stonkingingly useful site! Needed to work out the distance between 2 diners on the A1 to decide where to stop for breakfast and got the exact result! Many thanks.
By Alan on 08/02/2008
Excellent - Thanks
By Paul S on 06/02/2008
Thanks, this helps me work out my mileage expenses for work.
By TK on 22/12/2007
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