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

71.1 miles 114.4 km · straight line
83.6 miles actual route 134.6 km · driving distance
1h 50min estimated drive time
£13 - £16 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Chelmsford, United Kingdom from Norwich?

The distance from Chelmsford, United Kingdom to Norwich is 71.1 miles (114.4 km) as the crow flies. Norwich is located NNE of Chelmsford, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 83.6 miles, taking about 1h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. 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 Chelmsford, United Kingdom and Norwich. 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 Norwich

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 50min £13 - £16 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 12min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 45min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chelmsford, United Kingdom & Norwich

Quick Facts

Chelmsford, United Kingdom
51.74°N, 0.47°E
Europe/London
33m elevation
Norwich
52.63°N, 1.30°E
Europe/London
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 350.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM