How far is it from Basildon to Grays?

The distance between Basildon and Grays is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Basildon to Grays?

The drive from Basildon to Grays takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Basildon to Grays?

The fastest route from Basildon to Grays covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Grays from Basildon?

Grays lies roughly to the south-west of Basildon.

Are there charging stations between Basildon and Grays?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Basildon to Grays, including EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW); Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Crompton Close, Basildon (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 210.

Basildon Grays

Distance: 12 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Basildon to Grays takes about 20 min via A13. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions28 · 12 mi

1 Depart right onto Market Pavement 67 yd
2 Turn left onto Market Square 139 yd
3 Turn left onto Fodderwick 48 yd
4 Turn right onto Southernhay 1 mi
5 Exit roundabout straight onto Nether Mayne 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout straight onto Nether Mayne 65 yd
7 Exit roundabout straight onto Nether Mayne 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout straight onto Five Bells 79 yd
9 Exit roundabout straight onto Five Bells 120 yd
10 Enter roundabout straight onto Five Bells 67 yd
11 Exit roundabout straight onto Five Bells 156 yd
12 Enter roundabout slightly left 43 yd
13 Exit roundabout straight 6 mi

14 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Dock Approach Road 2 mi
16 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
17 Turn slightly left 1 mi
18 At roundabout, take exit left onto Marshfoot Road 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout straight onto Dock Road 170 yd
20 Exit roundabout left onto Dock Road 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout left onto Dock Road 42 yd
22 Exit roundabout left onto Dock Road 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Broadway 1 mi
24 Continue slightly left onto East Thurrock Road 1 mi
25 At end of road, turn right onto Bridge Road 102 yd
26 Turn left onto Clarence Road 1 mi
27 Turn slightly left 1 mi
28 Arrive right onto Derby Road Bridge

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The return trip from Grays to Basildon covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Charging points along the way

210 chargers

EG Rochester Road, GravesendEG Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TH350 kW
Moto Thurrock Services, ThurrockMoto Thurrock Services, Thurrock, RM16 3BG350 kW
Crompton Close, BasildonCrompton Close, Basildon, England, SS14 3AL300 kW
The Halfway House Hub, West HorndonThe Halfway House Hub, West Horndon, Brentwood, CM13 3LL300 kW
A126, South OckendonA126, South Ockendon, England, RM16 6HH250 kW

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Grays → St Vincent's Hamlet15 mi · 25 min Grays → Orsett4 mi · 10 min Grays → New Town, Kent 29 mi · 20 min Grays → Hawley, Kent11 mi · 20 min Grays → Cranham, Greater London11 mi · 20 min Grays → London City Airport (LCY)17 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 November 2026.

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How far is it from Basildon to Grays?: The distance between Basildon and Grays is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Basildon to Grays?: The drive from Basildon to Grays takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Basildon to Grays?: The fastest route from Basildon to Grays covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Grays from Basildon?: Grays lies roughly to the south-west of Basildon.
Are there charging stations between Basildon and Grays?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Basildon to Grays, including EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW); Moto Thurrock Services, Thurrock (350 kW); Crompton Close, Basildon (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 210.

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