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

36.3 miles 58.4 km · straight line
43 miles actual route 69.2 km · driving distance
1h 17min estimated drive time
£7 - £8 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
86° E bearing direction

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

The distance from London, United Kingdom to Southend-on-Sea is 36.3 miles (58.4 km) as the crow flies. Southend-on-Sea is located E of London, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 43 miles, taking about 1h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. 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 London, 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 London, United Kingdom to Southend-on-Sea

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 17min £7 - £8 Flexible stops

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

Quick Facts

London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m 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 12 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 686.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM