Colchester to Hastings, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

72.8 miles 117.1 km · straight line
106.9 miles actual route 172 km · driving distance
2h 11min estimated drive time
£16 - £20 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
191° S bearing direction

How far is Colchester from Hastings, United Kingdom?

The distance from Colchester to Hastings, United Kingdom is 72.8 miles (117.1 km) as the crow flies. Hastings, United Kingdom is located S of Colchester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 106.9 miles, taking about 2h 11min. 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. 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 Colchester and Hastings, 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 Colchester to Hastings, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 11min £16 - £20 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 37min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colchester & Hastings, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Colchester
51.89°N, 0.90°E
Europe/London
29m elevation
Hastings, United Kingdom
50.86°N, 0.58°E
Europe/London
-9999m 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 342.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM