How far is it from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?

The distance between Upton, Peterborough and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 53 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?

The drive from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?

The fastest route from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA) covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is East Midlands Airport (EMA) from Upton, Peterborough?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) lies roughly to the north-west of Upton, Peterborough.

Which roads does the route from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA) follow?

The drive from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA) mainly follows A606.

Which towns do you pass between Upton, Peterborough and East Midlands Airport (EMA)?

Towns on the route from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA) include Stamford, Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Loughborough, Long Eaton.

Are there charging stations between Upton, Peterborough and East Midlands Airport (EMA)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including Castle Donington, Castle Donington (560 kW); Fletton Close, Leicester (360 kW); Moto Donington Park Services, Diseworth (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 262.

Upton, Peterborough East Midlands Airport (EMA)

Distance: 53 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes about 1 h 20 min via A606. The distance is 53 mi. The straight-line distance is 44 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Wakerley, Bisbrooke, Humberstone, Mowmacre Hill, Braunstone Frith. Driving directions

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Driving directions62 · 53 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Langley Bush Road 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Sutton Heath Road 1 mi
4 Turn right 1 mi
5 Enter rotary slightly left 31 yd
6 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
7 Enter rotary left onto Old North Road 61 yd
8 Exit rotary straight onto Old North Road 96 yd
9 Take exit straight 144 yd
10 Merge slightly right onto Great North Road 7 mi
11 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
12 At end of road, turn left onto Empingham Road 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Stamford Road 3 mi

14 Continue straight onto Audit Hall Road 1 mi
15 Continue slightly left onto Whitwell Road 2 mi
16 Continue straight onto Stamford Road 4 mi
17 Enter roundabout left onto Burley Park Way 68 yd
18 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Burley Park Way 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Burley Park Way 46 yd
20 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Burley Park Way 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout left 39 yd
22 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout left 42 yd
24 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
25 Enter roundabout left 61 yd
26 Exit roundabout slightly left 8 mi
27 Enter roundabout left onto Burton Road 126 yd
28 Exit roundabout left onto Burton Road 1 mi
29 Turn left onto Norfolk Drive 1 mi
30 At end of road, turn left onto Sandy Lane 119 yd
31 Turn right onto Kirby Lane 2 mi
32 Turn right onto Kirby Road 141 yd
33 Turn left onto Leicester Road 1 mi
34 Continue straight onto Main Road 1 mi
35 Turn right onto Station Lane 2 mi
36 Turn left onto Loughborough Road 1 mi
37 At end of road, turn left onto Loughborough Road 3 mi
38 Continue straight onto Paddy's Lane 3 mi
39 Continue straight onto Wide Lane 2 mi
40 Continue straight onto East Road 1 mi
41 Continue straight onto Far Street 1 mi
42 Continue straight onto Rempstone Road 1 mi
43 Continue straight onto Wymeswold Road 1 mi
44 Continue straight onto Main Street 1 mi
45 Continue straight onto Ashby Road 3 mi
46 Continue straight onto Rempstone Road 4 mi
47 Merge right onto Derby Road 1 mi
48 Continue straight onto London Road 2 mi
49 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Kegworth Bypass 15 yd
50 Exit roundabout straight onto Kegworth Bypass 2 mi
51 Turn left onto Ashby Road 1 mi
52 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Ashby Road 1 mi
53 Exit roundabout straight onto Ashby Road 1 mi
54 Enter rotary left onto Beverley Road 89 yd
55 Exit rotary slightly left onto Beverley Road 105 yd
56 Enter roundabout left onto Beverley Road 40 yd
57 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Beverley Road 1 mi
58 Turn right 1 mi
59 Turn sharp left 1 mi
60 Turn right 80 yd
61 Turn right 69 yd
62 Arrive left

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The return trip from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Upton, Peterborough covers roughly the same distance, 53 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

258 chargers

Castle Donington, Castle DoningtonCastle Donington, Castle Donington, DE74 2TN560 kW
Fletton Close, LeicesterFletton Close, Leicester, LE4 9LP, LE4 9LP360 kW
Moto Donington Park Services, DiseworthMoto Donington Park Services, Diseworth, DE74 2TN360 kW
ExtraMSA Peterborough Services, HuntingdonshireExtraMSA Peterborough Services, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3UQ350 kW
Loughborough Road, LeicesterLoughborough Road, Leicester, LE7 7NL350 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

East Midlands Airport (EMA) → King’s Newton5 mi · 15 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Castle Donington5 mi · 10 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Hemington, Leicestershire5 mi · 15 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Dale Abbey12 mi · 20 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Nottingham14 mi · 25 min East Midlands Airport (EMA) → Stretton under Fosse37 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The distance between Upton, Peterborough and East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 53 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The drive from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA) takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: The fastest route from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA) covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is East Midlands Airport (EMA) from Upton, Peterborough?: East Midlands Airport (EMA) lies roughly to the north-west of Upton, Peterborough.
Which roads does the route from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA) follow?: The drive from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA) mainly follows A606.
Which towns do you pass between Upton, Peterborough and East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: Towns on the route from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA) include Stamford, Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Loughborough, Long Eaton.
Are there charging stations between Upton, Peterborough and East Midlands Airport (EMA)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Upton, Peterborough to East Midlands Airport (EMA), including Castle Donington, Castle Donington (560 kW); Fletton Close, Leicester (360 kW); Moto Donington Park Services, Diseworth (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 262.

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