Middlesbrough to Sheffield by car: Distance, drive time & best stops
The distance from Middlesbrough to Sheffield is 99 miles, with a 1h53m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Middlesbrough to Sheffield drive are the Sutton Bank National Park Centre, Leeds and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Finding the best things to do between Middlesbrough and Sheffield
The drive from Middlesbrough to Sheffield takes you from one of the biggest towns in North East England to the biggest city in South Yorkshire.
Interesting Sheffield activities include outdoor escape games, learning about the city’s past and culture on a private walking tour and treasure hunts with cryptic clues.
Middlesbrough to Sheffield distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Middlesbrough to Sheffield is 99 miles. That makes for a driving time of around one hour and 53 minutes. The quickest route goes down the A19, A168, A1(M), A1 and M1.
The best stops to add to a Middlesbrough to Sheffield road trip are the Sutton Bank National Park Centre, Leeds and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Middlesbrough to Sheffield 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 Sheffield: Leeds
Going into Leeds requires a bit of a detour, but it 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.
Sheffield to Durham road trip attractions: Yorkshire Sculpture Park
A short distance from Junction 38 of the M1, between Barnsley and Wakefield, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a large open space with woodland, walking trails, cutesy bridges and plenty of sheep.
Interspersed amongst this are more than 100 sculptures and art installations, including many by internationally-revered artists such as Antony Gormley, Jaume Plensa and Henry Moore.
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park manages to marry the peaceful and the playful.
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