Basingstoke to Chelmsford, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

74.5 miles 119.9 km · straight line
93.1 miles estimated 149.9 km · driving distance
1h 52min estimated drive time
£14 - £17 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Basingstoke from Chelmsford, United Kingdom?

The distance from Basingstoke to Chelmsford, United Kingdom is 74.5 miles (119.9 km) as the crow flies. Chelmsford, United Kingdom is located ENE of Basingstoke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 93.1 miles, taking about 1h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. 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 Basingstoke and Chelmsford, United Kingdom. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Basingstoke to Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 52min £14 - £17 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 14min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 46min $11–$33* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Basingstoke & Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Basingstoke
51.26°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
96m elevation
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
51.74°N, 0.47°E
Europe/London
33m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 334.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients