How far is it from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY)?

The distance between Stansted Mountfitchet and London City Airport (LCY) is 53 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY)?

The drive from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY) takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY)?

The fastest route from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY) covers 53 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is London City Airport (LCY) from Stansted Mountfitchet?

London City Airport (LCY) lies roughly to the south of Stansted Mountfitchet.

Which roads does the route from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY) follow?

The drive from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY) mainly follows M11.

Which towns do you pass between Stansted Mountfitchet and London City Airport (LCY)?

Towns on the route from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY) include Much Hadham, Sawbridgeworth, Harlow, Enfield, Orpington.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Stansted Mountfitchet and London City Airport (LCY)?

Along the route from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY) you can fill up at Shell (24/7), Esso (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Stansted Mountfitchet and London City Airport (LCY)?

Along the route from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY) you can stop for the night or service your van at Tall Trees Caravan Park, Kecksy's Farm Campsite.

Where can I stop to rest between Stansted Mountfitchet and London City Airport (LCY)?

On the route from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY) you can take a break at Welcome Break Birchanger Green Services.

Stansted Mountfitchet London City Airport (LCY)

Distance: 53 kmDrive time: 50 min

Driving from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY) takes about 50 min via M11. The distance is 53 km. The straight-line distance is 46 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Much Hadham, Hadham Cross, Bridge, Greater London, Boleyn, Royal Docks. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 53 km

1 Depart left onto Park Road 107 m
2 Turn right onto Church Road 461 m
3 Turn right onto Walson Way 470 m
4 Continue straight onto Forest Hall Road 927 m
5 At end of road, turn left 2 km
6 Enter roundabout straight onto Bishop's Stortford Bypass 15 m
7 Exit roundabout straight onto Bishop's Stortford Bypass 3 km
8 Enter rotary slightly left 356 m
9 Exit rotary slightly left 36 km
10 Merge slightly right onto North Circular Road 8 km
11 Enter rotary left onto Royal Docks Road 164 m
12 Exit rotary straight onto Royal Docks Road 2 km
13 Enter rotary straight onto Woolwich Manor Way 137 m

14 Exit rotary left onto Woolwich Manor Way 693 m
15 Turn right onto Hartmann Road 2 km
16 Turn right 53 m
17 Turn right 121 m
18 Arrive left

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The return trip from London City Airport (LCY) to Stansted Mountfitchet covers roughly the same distance, 53 km.

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Barking Riverside is a major new development on the Thames in east London, built on former industrial land where the River Roding meets the Thames. Access via A13 Junction 3, then A1306 through Barking, or A406 North Circular to A13 eastbound. Popular routes include short hops from Dagenham (8km) and longer drives from Canary Wharf (22km). The area has excellent EV charging infrastructure with over 4450 public points nearby. The centrepiece is the new Overground station with its distinctive curved glass canopy.

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How far is it from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY)?: The distance between Stansted Mountfitchet and London City Airport (LCY) is 53 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY)?: The drive from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY) takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY)?: The fastest route from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY) covers 53 km with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is London City Airport (LCY) from Stansted Mountfitchet?: London City Airport (LCY) lies roughly to the south of Stansted Mountfitchet.
Which roads does the route from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY) follow?: The drive from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY) mainly follows M11.
Which towns do you pass between Stansted Mountfitchet and London City Airport (LCY)?: Towns on the route from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY) include Much Hadham, Sawbridgeworth, Harlow, Enfield, Orpington.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Stansted Mountfitchet and London City Airport (LCY)?: Along the route from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY) you can fill up at Shell (24/7), Esso (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Stansted Mountfitchet and London City Airport (LCY)?: Along the route from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY) you can stop for the night or service your van at Tall Trees Caravan Park, Kecksy's Farm Campsite.
Where can I stop to rest between Stansted Mountfitchet and London City Airport (LCY)?: On the route from Stansted Mountfitchet to London City Airport (LCY) you can take a break at Welcome Break Birchanger Green Services.

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