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)(A)", where:
- A is a character
- 0 is a digit
- () means optional
Format of Full UK Postcode
Use the format "A(A)0(0)(A)_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.
- Change land route colour from blue as it is easy to mix up with motorways.
Version History
- 20th September 2011 - Resolved issue where a postcode not found in the right hand textbox would be reported as not finding the value of the left hand textbox.
- 9th October 2008 - Resolved issue when Show button is clicked multiple times and distance keeps changing. Improved automatic zoom function.
- 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 tool. How about the distances from a hub point to an (indeterminate) number of outward nodes? :-)
By Malcolm on 10/04/2013
Why do I get completely different estimates when I use 'how far is it between' and 'distance between 2 UK postcodes'. I have been entering the full postcodes on each page. Let me know asap
liz
On 09/04/2013
very accurate
By Salvage Autos on 07/04/2013
Good and extremely useful.
By Mathew on 04/04/2013
Very helpful. Easy to use and user friendly
On 03/04/2013
Useless
On 01/04/2013
Great tool.... except when I print I get all these comments - 5 pages, in colour!!
On 22/03/2013
Good site @ easy 2 use. M.K.
On 20/03/2013
Good Site and easy to use. Very helpful when trying to book hotels etc..nearby a desired postcode. Thanks
By Perry on 19/03/2013
Can't get it to work, what am I doing wrong
On 14/03/2013
brilliant
On 14/03/2013
Absolute Fantastic!Mostly we use this site For checking the distance between two Postcodes.. Otherwise advisor galiyan daty haain Naaw! :D
On 13/03/2013
use this all the time very usefull
By Richie Arnold on 13/03/2013
Fantastic.
I needed to find the straight line distance from the airport to my home. The free chauffeur service with the airline calculates on that basis so I needed to know if my journey was eligable before booking it.
By David B on 11/03/2013
Brilliant!
By Ed. on 11/03/2013
VERY GOOD VERY QUICK THANKS
On 04/03/2013
Thanks that really did help
On 03/03/2013
Brilliant tools
On 03/03/2013
Excellent site Many thanks indeed
By J R on 28/02/2013
Use this for my expenses claims. It is sooooooo easy!
By CA on 28/02/2013
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