Gillingham to St Albans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gillingham from St Albans?

The distance from Gillingham to St Albans is 45.4 miles (73 km) as the crow flies. St Albans is located WNW of Gillingham. By car, the driving distance is approximately 59 miles, taking about 1h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. 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 St Albans. 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.