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

47.5 miles 76.4 km · straight line
82.5 miles actual route 132.7 km · driving distance
1h 50min estimated drive time
£13 - £15 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

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

The distance from Hastings, United Kingdom to Southend-on-Sea is 47.5 miles (76.4 km) as the crow flies. Southend-on-Sea is located N of Hastings, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 82.5 miles, taking about 1h 50min. 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. 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 Hastings, 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 Hastings, United Kingdom to Southend-on-Sea

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 50min £13 - £15 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 12min $7–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 45min $10–$29* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Hastings, United Kingdom
50.86°N, 0.58°E
Europe/London
-9999m 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 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 524.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM