Colchester to Kettering: Road Trip Guide & Distance

77.5 miles 124.8 km · straight line
101.7 miles actual route 163.6 km · driving distance
2h 0min estimated drive time
£15 - £19 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Colchester from Kettering?

The distance from Colchester to Kettering is 77.5 miles (124.8 km) as the crow flies. Kettering is located WNW of Colchester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 101.7 miles, taking about 2h 0min. 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. 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 Colchester and Kettering. 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 Kettering

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 0min £15 - £19 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 24min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 54min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colchester & Kettering

Quick Facts

Colchester
51.89°N, 0.90°E
Europe/London
29m elevation
Kettering
52.40°N, 0.73°W
Europe/London
95m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 321.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM