Felixstowe to Gillingham: Road Trip Guide & Distance

52.5 miles 84.5 km · straight line
68.3 miles estimated 109.9 km · driving distance
1h 22min estimated drive time
£10 - £13 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
221° SW bearing direction

How far is Felixstowe from Gillingham?

The distance from Felixstowe to Gillingham is 52.5 miles (84.5 km) as the crow flies. Gillingham is located SW of Felixstowe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 68.3 miles, taking about 1h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. 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 Felixstowe and Gillingham. 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 Felixstowe to Gillingham

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 22min £10 - £13 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 38min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Felixstowe & Gillingham

Quick Facts

Felixstowe
51.96°N, 1.35°E
Europe/London
22m elevation
Gillingham
51.39°N, 0.55°E
Europe/London
31m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 474.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients