How far is it from Ardleigh to Lexden?

The distance between Ardleigh and Lexden is 8 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Ardleigh to Lexden?

The drive from Ardleigh to Lexden takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Ardleigh to Lexden?

The fastest route from Ardleigh to Lexden covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Lexden from Ardleigh?

Lexden lies roughly to the south-west of Ardleigh.

Are there charging stations between Ardleigh and Lexden?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Ardleigh to Lexden, including Unit A3 Adjacent To Wendy's Drive Thru., Colchester (300 kW); Bypass Nurseries, London Road (150 kW); Cuckoo Farm, Colchester (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 68.

Ardleigh Lexden

Distance: 8 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Ardleigh to Lexden takes about 15 min via A133. The distance is 8 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 8 mi

1 Depart onto Harwich Road 12 yd
2 Turn left onto Station Road 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Slough Lane 2 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Bromley Road 2 mi
5 At end of road, turn left onto Harwich Road 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout left onto St Andrew's Avenue 73 yd
7 Exit roundabout slightly left onto St Andrew's Avenue 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout left onto Cowdray Avenue 51 yd
9 Exit roundabout straight onto Cowdray Avenue 2 mi
10 Enter rotary slightly left onto Colne Bank Avenue 44 yd
11 Exit rotary straight onto Colne Bank Avenue 1 mi
12 Enter rotary left onto Cymbeline Way 67 yd
13 Exit rotary slightly left onto Cymbeline Way 40 yd

14 Continue slightly left onto Cymbeline Way 2 mi
15 Enter rotary straight onto Cymbeline Way 35 yd
16 Exit rotary straight onto Cymbeline Way 1 mi
17 Turn right 25 yd
18 Keep slightly left onto London Road 49 yd
19 Arrive left onto London Road

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The return trip from Lexden to Ardleigh covers roughly the same distance, 8 mi.

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Charging points along the way

68 chargers

Unit A3 Adjacent To Wendy's Drive Thru., ColchesterUnit A3 Adjacent To Wendy's Drive Thru., Colchester, CO4 5UP300 kW
Bypass Nurseries, London RoadBypass Nurseries, London Road, Ipswich, IP9 2JR150 kW
Cuckoo Farm, ColchesterCuckoo Farm, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XY150 kW
London Road, IpswichLondon Road, Ipswich, IP8 3TQ150 kW
Nr Essex Yeomanry Way, ColchesterNr Essex Yeomanry Way, Colchester, England, CO3 8BY150 kW

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Lexden → Long Melford19 mi · 35 min Lexden → Cripple Corner13 mi · 20 min Lexden → Little Henny14 mi · 25 min Lexden → Cripplegate, Essex31 mi · 45 min Lexden → Bradwell Waterside34 mi · 50 min Lexden → Welshwood Park5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

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How far is it from Ardleigh to Lexden?: The distance between Ardleigh and Lexden is 8 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Ardleigh to Lexden?: The drive from Ardleigh to Lexden takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Ardleigh to Lexden?: The fastest route from Ardleigh to Lexden covers 8 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Lexden from Ardleigh?: Lexden lies roughly to the south-west of Ardleigh.
Are there charging stations between Ardleigh and Lexden?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Ardleigh to Lexden, including Unit A3 Adjacent To Wendy's Drive Thru., Colchester (300 kW); Bypass Nurseries, London Road (150 kW); Cuckoo Farm, Colchester (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 68.

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