Middlesbrough to Manchester by car: Distance, drive time & best stops
The distance from Middlesbrough to Manchester is 113 miles, with a 2h3m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Middlesbrough to Manchester drive are the Sutton Bank National Park Centre, Leeds and Marsden Moor.
Finding the best things to do between Middlesbrough and Manchester
The drive from Middlesbrough to Manchester takes you from one of the biggest towns in North East England to the unofficial capital of the North.
The best ways of exploring Manchester are on a story-packed Rock and Goal walking tour, which pays particular attention to Manchester’s music scene and football heritage, or a river cruise.
Top Manchester experiences include the Manchester City stadium tour, treasure hunts, craft beer tours, Northern Quarter street art walks and cheese crawls.
Middlesbrough to Manchester distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Middlesbrough to Manchester is 113 miles. That makes for a driving time of around two hours and three minutes.
The best stops to add to a Middlesbrough to Manchester road trip are the Sutton Bank National Park Centre, Leeds and Marsden Moor.
Middlesbrough to Manchester drive: Sutton Bank National Park Centre
The Sutton Bank National Park Centre is the gateway to the North York Moors National Park. It’s in a splendid position, with supreme views over the Vale of York and Mowbray.
A series of cycling trails leave from here, from a family-friendly three mile route to a more challenging 17.5 mile mountain biking effort. Bikes can be hired from the neighbouring Sutton Bank Bikes.
The Centre is also part of an International Dark Sky Reserve. An outdoor seating area is set aside for stargazers, but special, bookable stargazing events run throughout the year.
Best stops between Middlesbrough and Manchester: Leeds
Leeds has several attractions worth a look. The Royal Armouries is the big hitter, with several floors of armour, weapons and warcraft. The Leeds City Museum is a thoughtfully presented all-rounder, and the expansive Roundhay Park offers a series of gorgeous gardens.
The best Leeds activities include food tours that visit top local restaurants and Emmerdale filming locations bus tours.
Middlesbrough to Manchester road trip attractions: Marsden Moor
The M62 crosses Marsden Moor, and there are several moody moorland walks available. The ten mile Standedge Circuit is the one for those want a vigorous workout, but the National Trust lists several alternatives.
If you just want a quick photo, however, pull over at the Buckstones car park on the A640. Sometimes known as Marsden View, you can see down to the Deanhead Reservoir from here.
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