Guildford, United Kingdom to Southend-on-Sea: Road Trip Guide & Distance

59.3 miles 95.5 km · straight line
78.6 miles actual route 126.5 km · driving distance
1h 39min estimated drive time
£12 - £15 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Guildford, United Kingdom from Southend-on-Sea?

The distance from Guildford, United Kingdom to Southend-on-Sea is 59.3 miles (95.5 km) as the crow flies. Southend-on-Sea is located ENE of Guildford, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 78.6 miles, taking about 1h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Guildford, United Kingdom and Southend-on-Sea. 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 Guildford, United Kingdom to Southend-on-Sea

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 39min £12 - £15 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 59min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Guildford, United Kingdom & Southend-on-Sea

Quick Facts

Guildford, United Kingdom
51.24°N, 0.57°W
Europe/London
45m elevation
Southend-on-Sea
51.54°N, 0.71°E
Europe/London
31m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 20 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 419.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM