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

391.7 miles 630.3 km · straight line
470 miles estimated 756.4 km · driving distance
9h 27min estimated drive time
£71 - £88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

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

The distance from Chelmsford, United Kingdom to Derry, United Kingdom is 391.7 miles (630.3 km) as the crow flies. Derry, United Kingdom is located NW of Chelmsford, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 470 miles, taking about 9h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chelmsford, United Kingdom and Derry, United Kingdom. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chelmsford, United Kingdom to Derry, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 27min £71 - £88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 20min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 59min $56–$165* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Chelmsford, United Kingdom
51.74°N, 0.47°E
Europe/London
33m elevation
Derry, United Kingdom
55.00°N, 7.31°W
Europe/London
24m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients