how far is sheffield from manchester

Sheffield is roughly 50–55 km (about 30–35 miles) from Manchester in a straight line, and around 60–80 km (about 38–50 miles) by road depending on the route.

Basic distance

• Straight-line (as-the-crow-flies) distance: about 52 km / 32 miles between Sheffield and Manchester.

• Typical driving distance: usually between about 62 km and 79 km (around 39–49 miles), depending on the specific start/end points and route taken.

Travel time snapshot

• By car: usually around 40–60 minutes in light traffic on main routes across the Peaks.

• By train: fastest services are about 50–55 minutes between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly.

Quick practical take

• Close enough for a daily commute or regular trips.
• The route runs through or near the Peak District, so driving time can vary with traffic, weather, and roadworks even though the cities are relatively nearby.

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