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

68.4 miles 110 km · straight line
84.2 miles actual route 135.5 km · driving distance
1h 42min estimated drive time
£13 - £16 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
22° NNE bearing direction

How far is Brighton, United Kingdom from Chelmsford, United Kingdom?

The distance from Brighton, United Kingdom to Chelmsford, United Kingdom is 68.4 miles (110 km) as the crow flies. Chelmsford, United Kingdom is located NNE of Brighton, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 84.2 miles, taking about 1h 42min. 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 Brighton, United Kingdom and Chelmsford, United Kingdom. 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 Brighton, United Kingdom to Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 42min £13 - £16 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 2min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 37min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, United Kingdom & Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Brighton, United Kingdom
50.82°N, 0.14°W
Europe/London
0m 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 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 364.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM