How far is it from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The distance between Palmstead and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 119 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The drive from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The fastest route from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 119 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Palmstead?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the west of Palmstead.

Which roads does the route from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) follow?

The drive from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) mainly follows M20.

Which towns do you pass between Palmstead and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Towns on the route from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) include Hythe, Gillingham, Orpington, Thornton Heath, East Grinstead.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Palmstead and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Along the route from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can fill up at Six Mile Garage, Shell (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Palmstead and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Along the route from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can stop for the night or service your van at Knowler Farm, Lower Grange Farm Scout Activity Centre, Roverdene.

Where can I stop to rest between Palmstead and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

On the route from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can take a break at Ashford International Truckstop, RoadChef Clacket Lane Services, GRIDSERVE London Gatwick Electric Forecourt.

Palmstead London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Distance: 119 kmDrive time: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes about 1 h 25 min via M20. The distance is 119 km. The straight-line distance is 90 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in St Stephen's, Kent, Sandling, Kent 2, Burlings, Coulsdon East, Earlswood, Surrey. Driving directions

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Driving directions45 · 119 km

1 Depart 7 m
2 Turn right 273 m
3 Continue straight 886 m
4 Turn straight onto Pett Bottom Road 271 m
5 Continue straight onto South Lodge Road 2 km
6 Turn sharp left onto Wheelbarrow Town 845 m
7 Continue straight onto High Minnis 762 m
8 Turn right 306 m
9 Turn left onto Sandy Lane 2 km
10 Turn right 330 m
11 At end of road, turn right onto Stone Street 24 m
12 Turn left onto Lymbridge Green 8 m
13 Keep slightly left onto Lymbridge Green 2 km

14 Continue straight 381 m
15 Turn right onto Brabourne Lane 2 km
16 Continue straight onto Canterbury Road 567 m
17 Turn right onto Pilgrims Way 2 km
18 Turn left onto Weeks Lane 2 km
19 Turn right 255 m
20 Turn left 932 m
21 Continue straight onto Plumpton Road 856 m
22 Turn left onto Bockham Lane 3 km
23 At end of road, turn right onto Hythe Road 440 m
24 Enter rotary slightly left 233 m
25 Exit rotary straight 46 km
26 Take exit slightly left 16 km
27 Merge slightly right 19 km
28 Take exit slightly left 2 km
29 Merge slightly right 10 km
30 Continue straight 2 km
31 Take exit slightly left 431 m
32 Enter rotary straight 252 m
33 Exit rotary straight 2 km
34 Enter rotary straight onto Airport Way 94 m
35 Exit rotary straight onto Airport Way 2 km
36 Turn slightly left onto Gatwick Way 85 m
37 Continue left onto Gatwick Way 188 m
38 At end of road, turn left onto Perimeter Road North 513 m
39 Turn left onto Racecourse Road 43 m
40 Turn right onto London Road 2 km
41 Enter rotary slightly left onto London Road 66 m
42 Exit rotary straight onto London Road 2 km
43 Enter rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 88 m
44 Exit rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 364 m
45 Arrive onto Old Brighton Road South

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The return trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Palmstead covers roughly the same distance, 119 km.

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How far is it from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The distance between Palmstead and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 119 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The drive from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The fastest route from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 119 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Palmstead?: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the west of Palmstead.
Which roads does the route from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) follow?: The drive from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) mainly follows M20.
Which towns do you pass between Palmstead and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Towns on the route from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) include Hythe, Gillingham, Orpington, Thornton Heath, East Grinstead.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Palmstead and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Along the route from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can fill up at Six Mile Garage, Shell (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Palmstead and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Along the route from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can stop for the night or service your van at Knowler Farm, Lower Grange Farm Scout Activity Centre, Roverdene.
Where can I stop to rest between Palmstead and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: On the route from Palmstead to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can take a break at Ashford International Truckstop, RoadChef Clacket Lane Services, GRIDSERVE London Gatwick Electric Forecourt.

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