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

84 miles 135.2 km · straight line
101.4 miles actual route 163.2 km · driving distance
2h 2min estimated drive time
£15 - £19 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
125° SE bearing direction

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

The distance from Northampton, United Kingdom to Southend-on-Sea is 84 miles (135.2 km) as the crow flies. Southend-on-Sea is located SE of Northampton, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 101.4 miles, taking about 2h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. 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 Northampton, 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 Northampton, United Kingdom to Southend-on-Sea

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 2min £15 - £19 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 26min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 56min $12–$35* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Northampton, United Kingdom
52.25°N, 0.88°W
Europe/London
97m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 296.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM