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

The distance between Barfreston and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 78 mi by road.

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

The drive from Barfreston to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Barfreston to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 78 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

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

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

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

Towns on the route from Barfreston to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) include Folkestone, Sittingbourne, Gillingham, Orpington, Sutton.

Are there charging stations between Barfreston and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Barfreston to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including Snargate Street, Dover (400 kW); 11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley (350 kW); EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 723.

Barfreston London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Distance: 78 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Barfreston to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes about 1 h 30 min via A2. The distance is 78 mi. The straight-line distance is 62 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Chalksole, Boxley, Westfield Sole, Kenley, Greater London, Woodmansterne. Driving directions

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Driving directions45 · 78 mi

1 Depart left 112 yd
2 Turn right 1 mi
3 Turn slightly right 2 mi
4 Continue slightly right onto Nethersole Road 1 mi
5 Turn straight onto Snowdown Road 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto Adisham Road 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout straight 31 yd
8 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Old Dover Road 87 yd
10 Exit roundabout straight onto Old Dover Road 1 mi
11 Take ramp straight 1 mi
12 Merge slightly right onto Dover Road 3 mi
13 Continue straight onto Bridge Bypass 2 mi

14 Continue straight onto Canterbury Bypass 6 mi
15 Continue straight onto London Road 2 mi
16 Continue straight onto Boughton Bypass 4 mi
17 Enter rotary straight 57 yd
18 Exit rotary slightly left 13 mi
19 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
20 Enter rotary straight 53 yd
21 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
22 Merge slightly right onto Maidstone Road 5 mi
23 Continue straight onto Sittingbourne Road 2 mi
24 Enter rotary slightly left 1 mi
25 Exit rotary slightly left 9 mi
26 Take exit slightly left 10 mi
27 Merge slightly right 12 mi
28 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
29 Merge slightly right 6 mi
30 Continue straight 2 mi
31 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
32 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
33 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
34 Enter rotary straight onto Airport Way 103 yd
35 Exit rotary straight onto Airport Way 1 mi
36 Turn slightly left onto Gatwick Way 93 yd
37 Continue left onto Gatwick Way 1 mi
38 At end of road, turn left onto Perimeter Road North 1 mi
39 Turn left onto Racecourse Road 47 yd
40 Turn right onto London Road 2 mi
41 Enter rotary slightly left onto London Road 73 yd
42 Exit rotary straight onto London Road 1 mi
43 Enter rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 96 yd
44 Exit rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 1 mi
45 Arrive onto Old Brighton Road South

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The return trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barfreston covers roughly the same distance, 78 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

269 chargers

Snargate Street, DoverSnargate Street, Dover, England, CT17 9DG400 kW
11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9YA350 kW
EG Rochester Road, GravesendEG Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TH350 kW
M2 Motorway Eastbound, GillinghamM2 Motorway Eastbound, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 8PQ350 kW
M20 Junction 8, MaidstoneM20 Junction 8, Maidstone, ME17 1SS350 kW

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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → South Nutfield, Surrey9 mi · 25 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Bandonhill21 mi · 35 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Clapham North28 mi · 55 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Hookwood4 mi · 10 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Roffey9 mi · 15 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Grange, Greater London31 mi · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 October 2026.

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Questions and answers

How far is it from Barfreston to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The distance between Barfreston and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 78 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Barfreston to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The drive from Barfreston to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Barfreston to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The fastest route from Barfreston to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 78 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Barfreston?: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the west of Barfreston.
Which towns do you pass between Barfreston and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Towns on the route from Barfreston to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) include Folkestone, Sittingbourne, Gillingham, Orpington, Sutton.
Are there charging stations between Barfreston and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Barfreston to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including Snargate Street, Dover (400 kW); 11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley (350 kW); EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 723.

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