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

72.7 miles 117 km · straight line
98.4 miles actual route 158.4 km · driving distance
2h 0min estimated drive time
£15 - £18 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
85° E bearing direction

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

The distance from Reading, United Kingdom to Southend-on-Sea is 72.7 miles (117 km) as the crow flies. Southend-on-Sea is located E of Reading, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.4 miles, taking about 2h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. 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 Reading, 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 Reading, United Kingdom to Southend-on-Sea

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 0min £15 - £18 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 24min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 54min $12–$34* Comfort

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

Quick Facts

Reading, United Kingdom
51.46°N, 0.97°W
Europe/London
51m 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 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 342.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM