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Journey Time, Speed & Distance Calculator

Find travel time, average speed or distance, with an arrival time. Results update as you type.

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About the Journey Time, Speed & Distance Calculator

Find the travel time for a distance at a given speed, the average speed you need to arrive on time, or the distance you will cover in a set time. Add breaks and a departure time to see when you will arrive.

It works in kilometres or miles.

The calculation runs in your browser, so the numbers you enter are not uploaded or stored.

Journey Time, Speed & Distance Calculator example

Input
Distance: 280
Average speed: 70
Breaks in total: 30 min
Departure time: 07:30
Output
Travel time: 4 h 30 min
Arrival time: 12:00 PM
Driving time only: 4 h
Hours: 4.5 h

How it is calculated

It uses time = distance ÷ speed, speed = distance ÷ time and distance = speed × time. Breaks are added to the travel time, and the arrival time is the departure time plus the total.

How to use the Journey Time, Speed & Distance Calculator

  1. Fill in the fields above. Required fields are marked, optional ones can be left blank and fall back to the defaults described on this page.
  2. Use “Try an example” to see a worked case, then replace the numbers with your own.
  3. Read the results as you type. The large card is the main answer and the smaller cards are the related figures.
  4. Copy a single value or everything, or share a link that keeps your inputs.

Journey Time, Speed & Distance Calculator FAQ

How does the journey time, speed & distance calculator work?

It uses time = distance ÷ speed, speed = distance ÷ time and distance = speed × time. Breaks are added to the travel time, and the arrival time is the departure time plus the total.

Should I use top speed or average speed?

Use the average speed over the whole trip, including slow sections, traffic and junctions. It is usually well below the speed limit.

Does it account for time zones?

No. The arrival time is in the same time zone as your departure time.

Is this journey time, speed & distance calculator free and private?

Yes. It is free with no sign-up, and the calculation happens on your device, so your numbers are never sent to a server.

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