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

61.8 miles 99.4 km · straight line
80.4 miles actual route 129.4 km · driving distance
1h 38min estimated drive time
£12 - £15 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Brighton, United Kingdom from Rayleigh?

The distance from Brighton, United Kingdom to Rayleigh is 61.8 miles (99.4 km) as the crow flies. Rayleigh is located NNE of Brighton, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 80.4 miles, taking about 1h 38min. 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. 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 Rayleigh. 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 Rayleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 38min £12 - £15 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 58min $6–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 33min $10–$28* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, United Kingdom & Rayleigh

Quick Facts

Brighton, United Kingdom
50.82°N, 0.14°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
Rayleigh
51.59°N, 0.60°E
Europe/London
67m 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 403.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM