Basingstoke to Southend-on-Sea: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80 miles 128.7 km · straight line
104.3 miles actual route 167.9 km · driving distance
2h 4min estimated drive time
£16 - £19 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Basingstoke from Southend-on-Sea?

The distance from Basingstoke to Southend-on-Sea is 80 miles (128.7 km) as the crow flies. Southend-on-Sea is located ENE of Basingstoke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 104.3 miles, taking about 2h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. 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 Southend-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 Basingstoke to Southend-on-Sea

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 4min £16 - £19 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 29min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~1h 58min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Basingstoke & Southend-on-Sea

Quick Facts

Basingstoke
51.26°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
96m elevation
Southend-on-Sea
51.54°N, 0.71°E
Europe/London
31m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 311.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM