Hemel Hempstead to Wickford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

42.8 miles 68.9 km · straight line
55.7 miles estimated 89.6 km · driving distance
1h 7min estimated drive time
£8 - £10 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Hemel Hempstead from Wickford?

The distance from Hemel Hempstead to Wickford is 42.8 miles (68.9 km) as the crow flies. Wickford is located ESE of Hemel Hempstead. By car, the driving distance is approximately 55.7 miles, taking about 1h 7min. 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 Hemel Hempstead and Wickford. 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 Hemel Hempstead to Wickford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 7min £8 - £10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 20min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Hemel Hempstead & Wickford

Quick Facts

Hemel Hempstead
51.75°N, 0.45°W
Europe/London
138m elevation
Wickford
51.61°N, 0.52°E
Europe/London
8m 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 581.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients