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

69.3 miles 111.5 km · straight line
86.6 miles estimated 139.4 km · driving distance
1h 45min estimated drive time
£13 - £16 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
82° E bearing direction

How far is Basingstoke from Rochester, United Kingdom?

The distance from Basingstoke to Rochester, United Kingdom is 69.3 miles (111.5 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, United Kingdom is located E of Basingstoke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 86.6 miles, taking about 1h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 45min £13 - £16 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 6min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 40min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Basingstoke & Rochester, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Basingstoke
51.26°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
96m elevation
Rochester, United Kingdom
51.39°N, 0.51°E
Europe/London
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 359.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients