Northampton Driving

Easy to drive to, the Northamptonshire, Leicestershire & Rutland area is well served by roads and motorways to and from the rest of the UK.

The M1 runs past the east of Northampton: three junctions - 15, 15A & 16 give access to the city. The M1 links to the M5, M6 and M25 for good motorway links to London, Birmingham, the West Country and the north.

Leicester is also on the M1, 70 miles north of Northampton; take junction 21, south of the city or 22 for Birstall and Watermead Country Park Walk to the north of Leicester.

Car Journey Times & Driving Directions

Northampton to London

A449 towards Dunhampton and Worcester, A4133 & A38, M5, M42 & M40. 130 miles approx 2 hours 30 mins drive

Northampton to Birmingham

A4133 towards Droitwich, then A4133, A38 to Bromsgrove on to the M5 motorway leaving at junction 3, signposted Birmingham West and Central - A456. 28 miles approx 40 mins drive

Northampton to Manchester

Towards Droitwich on the A4133 then the A38, M5 & M6. 110 miles approx 2 hours drive

Leicester to London

A594 past Leicester Tigers R.U.F.C, A426, A563 & A5460 to the M1 past Northampton, Milton Keynes & Luton. 105 miles approx 2 hours drive

Leicester to Birmingham

A594 past Leicester Tigers R.U.F.C, onto the A426 for Rugby, A563 & A5460 for the M69 tot the M6 . Leave at Junction 6 for Birmingham central. 45 miles approx 55 mins drive

Leicester to Manchester

A50 towards Loughborough onto M1 at Leicester Markfield Services. Leave M1 at Junction 29, follow A617 & then take the A619 & A6. 95 miles approx 2 hours 10 mins drive