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
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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.
Version History
- 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
I'm a freelance courier - this is invaluable for cost calculations - use it daily!
By Alan Bartlett on 05/02/2010
This is a very helpful tool for calculating fuel consumption, or planning journeys. Thanks.
By IanH on 03/02/2010
superb.......thank u very much..
On 26/01/2010
thanks for dping this it is invaluable for expenses if you forgot your mileage button !
By AJ on 24/01/2010
Fantastic just what I needed but as
previous person said would be good
if quickest route could be calculated.
Will bookmark for future use .
thanks to all who created this site.
By Africasparkle on 22/01/2010
amazing
On 19/01/2010
it is great. it would be good if it also highlighted quickest route there by road
By elaine clayton on 15/01/2010
There is somethings money cannot buy and this is one them.The "kindness" of the creators who created this handy tool.Welldone Andreas Viklund.
By D. Thomas on 09/01/2010
Many people need to calculate the best route from a list of local postcodes. Is this something youcould develop. Useful for delivery drivers to post men
By Paul on 04/01/2010
perfect!
On 22/12/2009
brilliant !!!! this is gonna save me loads of time, thank you :D
By j,c, on 16/12/2009
How have you used this? Is this a web service provided by google? I need to be able to calculate driving distance given 2 post codes. Any information would be great!
By Jason Drawmer on 15/12/2009
is there a way to input automatically 2 columns of postcodes and get the distances?
By RIC on 10/12/2009
lifesaver. used it to workout business miles.
By Lolways on 31/10/2009
This is a great way to work out millage as the crow fly%u2019s from home to a destination. You can now determine how much travel and time allowance to pay on a Union site.
By Scott Gilmore on 29/10/2009
Great site! One comment: A circular search from a subject postcode would be handy showing what postcodes are included within, say, a mile radius.
On 28/10/2009
The question was: "do I walk or go in the car?" - with this site's help, I walked, kept fit and saved the earth! Thank you :-)
By Dee from Cumbria on 14/10/2009
Great software to calculate distance! Trying to see which schools I am close to in the borough using this system which is really helping me. Thanks
By Jatin on 13/10/2009
Fantastic Site. This has totally transformed my sad, meaningless existence.
By Demented Danny on 09/10/2009
Excellent
By james nil on 08/10/2009
This site is spot on, I use it all the time. along with multimap
By MICK.. on 05/10/2009
Brilliant tool, it helped me map out customer visits throughout the UK for the next 6 weeks. Highly recommended - thanks
By Lucy on 30/09/2009
Shame the site doesnt work
On 28/09/2009
Excellent tool, much better than others I have tried. Highly recommended.
By Robin off of Cornwall on 22/09/2009
Yes very good
By DnB on 22/09/2009
fab site - searched a while for this but it was perfect when i found it ... will definitely use again
By Jenny on 19/09/2009
Can I use the full UK postcode distance calculator in my website too?
By basil on 17/09/2009
first rate service, no more guesswork.
By jqk. on 16/09/2009
Excellent resource - many thanks.
By David Bates on 08/09/2009
A clever aid tool,Thanks
By Roger on 30/08/2009
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