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

38.4 miles 61.8 km · straight line
49.6 miles actual route 79.8 km · driving distance
1h 6min estimated drive time
£8 - £9 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Hertford from Southend-on-Sea?

The distance from Hertford to Southend-on-Sea is 38.4 miles (61.8 km) as the crow flies. Southend-on-Sea is located ESE of Hertford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 49.6 miles, taking about 1h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Hertford 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 Hertford to Southend-on-Sea

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 6min £8 - £9 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Hertford & Southend-on-Sea

Quick Facts

Hertford
51.80°N, 0.08°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 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 648.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM