Braintree to Crawley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

61.6 miles 99.2 km · straight line
74.6 miles actual route 120.1 km · driving distance
1h 31min estimated drive time
£11 - £14 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Braintree from Crawley?

The distance from Braintree to Crawley is 61.6 miles (99.2 km) as the crow flies. Crawley is located SSW of Braintree. By car, the driving distance is approximately 74.6 miles, taking about 1h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Braintree and Crawley. 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 Braintree to Crawley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 31min £11 - £14 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 49min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Braintree & Crawley

Quick Facts

Braintree
51.88°N, 0.55°E
Europe/London
68m elevation
Crawley
51.11°N, 0.18°W
Europe/London
84m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 404 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM