Gillingham to Kettering: Road Trip Guide & Distance

88.4 miles 142.3 km · straight line
110.5 miles estimated 177.9 km · driving distance
2h 13min estimated drive time
£17 - £21 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
323° NW bearing direction

How far is Gillingham from Kettering?

The distance from Gillingham to Kettering is 88.4 miles (142.3 km) as the crow flies. Kettering is located NW of Gillingham. By car, the driving distance is approximately 110.5 miles, taking about 2h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. 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 Gillingham and Kettering. 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 Gillingham to Kettering

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 13min £17 - £21 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 40min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 6min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gillingham & Kettering

Quick Facts

Gillingham
51.39°N, 0.55°E
Europe/London
31m 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 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 281.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients