Bishops Stortford to Southend-on-Sea: Road Trip Guide & Distance

33.1 miles 53.3 km · straight line
42.2 miles actual route 67.9 km · driving distance
1h 2min estimated drive time
£6 - £8 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
134° SE bearing direction

How far is Bishops Stortford from Southend-on-Sea?

The distance from Bishops Stortford to Southend-on-Sea is 33.1 miles (53.3 km) as the crow flies. Southend-on-Sea is located SE of Bishops Stortford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 42.2 miles, taking about 1h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Bishops Stortford 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 Bishops Stortford to Southend-on-Sea

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 2min £6 - £8 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Bishops Stortford & Southend-on-Sea

Quick Facts

Bishops Stortford
51.87°N, 0.16°E
Europe/London
70m 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 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 751.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM