Basildon to Clacton-on-Sea: Road Trip Guide & Distance

33.6 miles 54.1 km · straight line
56.4 miles actual route 90.7 km · driving distance
1h 6min estimated drive time
£9 - £11 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Basildon from Clacton-on-Sea?

The distance from Basildon to Clacton-on-Sea is 33.6 miles (54.1 km) as the crow flies. Clacton-on-Sea is located ENE of Basildon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 56.4 miles, taking about 1h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Basildon and Clacton-on-Sea. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Basildon to Clacton-on-Sea

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 6min £9 - £11 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 19min $5–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Basildon & Clacton-on-Sea

Quick Facts

Basildon
51.57°N, 0.46°E
Europe/London
31m elevation
Clacton-on-Sea
51.79°N, 1.16°E
Europe/London
17m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 740.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM