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

The distance between Sands End and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 46 km by road.

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

The drive from Sands End to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 1 h by car.

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

The fastest route from Sands End to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 46 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Sands End?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south of Sands End.

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

Along the route from Sands End to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can fill up at BP (24/7), Tesco (24/7), Texaco (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

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

Along the route from Sands End to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can stop for the night or service your van at Alderstead Heath.

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

On the route from Sands End to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can take a break at Battersea Park, GRIDSERVE London Gatwick Electric Forecourt.

Sands End London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Distance: 46 kmDrive time: 1 h

Driving from Sands End to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes about 1 h via M23. The distance is 46 km. The straight-line distance is 36 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions49 · 46 km

1 Depart left 4 m
2 Turn left 28 m
3 Turn left onto Townmead Road 530 m
4 Continue right onto Townmead Road 244 m
5 Turn left onto Wandsworth Bridge Road 388 m
6 Continue straight onto Bridgend Road 151 m
7 Keep slightly right 106 m
8 Keep slightly left onto Trinity Road 4 km
9 Turn right onto Upper Tooting Road 822 m
10 Continue straight onto Tooting High Street 220 m
11 Turn left onto Mitcham Road 2 km
12 Continue straight onto London Road 883 m
13 Turn right onto London Road 398 m

14 Continue straight onto Holborn Way 248 m
15 Turn left onto Upper Green West 79 m
16 Keep slightly left onto Upper Green East 344 m
17 Enter roundabout left onto Commonside West 30 m
18 Exit roundabout left onto Commonside West 566 m
19 Enter roundabout left onto Carshalton Road 57 m
20 Exit roundabout left onto Carshalton Road 2 km
21 Continue straight onto London Road 3 km
22 Turn slightly left onto Manor Road North 964 m
23 Continue straight onto Woodcote Road 3 km
24 Continue straight onto Smitham Bottom Lane 2 km
25 Continue straight onto Woodcote Grove Road 2 km
26 Continue straight onto Lion Green Road 197 m
27 Continue straight onto Brighton Road 129 m
28 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Brighton Road 40 m
29 Exit roundabout left onto Brighton Road 765 m
30 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Brighton Road 6 m
31 Exit roundabout left onto Brighton Road 3 km
32 Continue straight onto London Road North 380 m
33 Keep slightly left 14 km
34 Continue straight 2 km
35 Take exit slightly left 431 m
36 Enter rotary straight 252 m
37 Exit rotary straight 2 km
38 Enter rotary straight onto Airport Way 94 m
39 Exit rotary straight onto Airport Way 2 km
40 Turn slightly left onto Gatwick Way 85 m
41 Continue left onto Gatwick Way 188 m
42 At end of road, turn left onto Perimeter Road North 513 m
43 Turn left onto Racecourse Road 43 m
44 Turn right onto London Road 2 km
45 Enter rotary slightly left onto London Road 66 m
46 Exit rotary straight onto London Road 2 km
47 Enter rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 88 m
48 Exit rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 364 m
49 Arrive onto Old Brighton Road South

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The return trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Sands End covers roughly the same distance, 46 km.

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How far is it from Sands End to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The distance between Sands End and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 46 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sands End to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The drive from Sands End to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Sands End to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The fastest route from Sands End to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 46 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Sands End?: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south of Sands End.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Sands End and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Along the route from Sands End to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can fill up at BP (24/7), Tesco (24/7), Texaco (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Sands End and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Along the route from Sands End to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can stop for the night or service your van at Alderstead Heath.
Where can I stop to rest between Sands End and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: On the route from Sands End to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can take a break at Battersea Park, GRIDSERVE London Gatwick Electric Forecourt.

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