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

30.1 miles 48.4 km · straight line
34.9 miles actual route 56.2 km · driving distance
1h 7min estimated drive time
£5 - £7 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
239° WSW bearing direction

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

The distance from Chelmsford, United Kingdom to London, United Kingdom is 30.1 miles (48.4 km) as the crow flies. London, United Kingdom is located WSW of Chelmsford, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 34.9 miles, taking about 1h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Chelmsford, United Kingdom and London, 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 Chelmsford, United Kingdom to London, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 7min £5 - £7 Flexible stops

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

Quick Facts

Chelmsford, United Kingdom
51.74°N, 0.47°E
Europe/London
33m elevation
London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 10 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 828 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM