Hatfield to Southend-on-Sea: Road Trip Guide & Distance

43.1 miles 69.4 km · straight line
53.3 miles actual route 85.7 km · driving distance
1h 10min estimated drive time
£8 - £10 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Hatfield from Southend-on-Sea?

The distance from Hatfield to Southend-on-Sea is 43.1 miles (69.4 km) as the crow flies. Southend-on-Sea is located ESE of Hatfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 53.3 miles, taking about 1h 10min. 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. 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 Hatfield 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 Hatfield to Southend-on-Sea

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 10min £8 - £10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 24min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Hatfield & Southend-on-Sea

Quick Facts

Hatfield
51.76°N, 0.22°W
Europe/London
84m 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 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 577.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM