Canterbury to Colchester: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Canterbury from Colchester?
The distance from Canterbury to Colchester is 42.8 miles (68.8 km) as the crow flies. Colchester is located N of Canterbury. By car, the driving distance is approximately 95.9 miles, taking about 1h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. 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. 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 Canterbury and Colchester. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
- You could travel this distance about 582.5 times to circle the Earth's equator