How far is it from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

The distance between Leatherhead and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 42 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

The drive from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

The fastest route from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) covers 42 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) from Leatherhead?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly to the north-west of Leatherhead.

Which roads does the route from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) follow?

The drive from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) mainly follows M25.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Leatherhead and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

Along the route from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) you can fill up at Cobham Services (24/7), Trident Ottershaw (24/7), Shell West Drayton (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Leatherhead and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

On the route from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) you can take a break at Ashtead car park, Vickers Building, Adjacent to gate 30.

Leatherhead London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Distance: 42 kmDrive time: 35 min

Driving from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) takes about 35 min via M25. The distance is 42 km. The straight-line distance is 22 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 42 km

1 Depart right onto Station Road 6 m
2 Continue straight onto Station Approach 214 m
3 Turn right onto Randalls Road 173 m
4 Continue straight onto Randalls Road 37 m
5 Turn left onto Kingston Road 558 m
6 Enter roundabout slightly left 73 m
7 Exit roundabout slightly left 434 m
8 Enter roundabout slightly left 84 m
9 Exit roundabout slightly left 33 km
10 Take exit slightly left 185 m
11 Keep slightly right 2 km
12 Merge slightly right 2 km
13 Take exit slightly left 322 m

14 Keep slightly right 137 m
15 Merge slightly right 153 m
16 Keep slightly left onto Heathrow Airport Spur Road 2 km
17 Keep slightly right 93 m
18 Turn slightly right 56 m
19 Continue straight onto Tunnel Road East 731 m
20 Continue straight onto Inner Ring East 305 m
21 Turn straight onto Cosmopolitan Way 264 m
22 Turn slightly left 118 m
23 Turn right 122 m
24 Enter roundabout left 49 m
25 Exit roundabout slightly left 185 m
26 At end of road, turn sharp right 308 m
27 Arrive right

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The return trip from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leatherhead covers roughly the same distance, 42 km.

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How far is it from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: The distance between Leatherhead and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 42 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: The drive from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: The fastest route from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) covers 42 km with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) from Leatherhead?: London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly to the north-west of Leatherhead.
Which roads does the route from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) follow?: The drive from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) mainly follows M25.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Leatherhead and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: Along the route from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) you can fill up at Cobham Services (24/7), Trident Ottershaw (24/7), Shell West Drayton (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Leatherhead and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: On the route from Leatherhead to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) you can take a break at Ashtead car park, Vickers Building, Adjacent to gate 30.

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