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

85.8 miles 138.1 km · straight line
110.4 miles actual route 177.6 km · driving distance
2h 15min estimated drive time
£17 - £21 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
99° E bearing direction

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

The distance from Oxford, United Kingdom to Southend-on-Sea is 85.8 miles (138.1 km) as the crow flies. Southend-on-Sea is located E of Oxford, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 110.4 miles, taking about 2h 15min. 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 Oxford, 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 Oxford, United Kingdom to Southend-on-Sea

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 15min £17 - £21 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 42min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 8min $13–$39* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Oxford, United Kingdom
51.75°N, 1.26°W
Europe/London
63m 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 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 290.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM