How far is it from Basildon to Writtle?

The distance between Basildon and Writtle is 15 mi by road.

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

The drive from Basildon to Writtle takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Basildon to Writtle?

The fastest route from Basildon to Writtle covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Writtle from Basildon?

Writtle lies roughly to the north of Basildon.

Are there charging stations between Basildon and Writtle?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Basildon to Writtle, including Crompton Close, Basildon (300 kW); The Halfway House Hub, West Horndon (300 kW); A126, South Ockendon (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 99.

Basildon Writtle

Distance: 15 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Basildon to Writtle takes about 30 min via A176. The distance is 15 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions37 · 15 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 Enter roundabout straight onto Roundacre 113 yd
6 Exit roundabout straight onto Roundacre 145 yd
7 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Upper Mayne 14 yd
8 Exit roundabout straight onto Upper Mayne 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout left onto Upper Mayne 55 yd
10 Exit roundabout straight onto Upper Mayne 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Upper Mayne 55 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight onto Upper Mayne 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left 12 yd

14 Exit roundabout straight 114 yd
15 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Noak Hill Road 47 yd
16 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Noak Hill Road 3 mi
17 Enter roundabout slightly left 76 yd
18 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
19 At roundabout, take exit left onto Southend Road 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout left onto Sun Street 18 yd
21 Exit roundabout left onto Sun Street 150 yd
22 At roundabout, take exit straight onto London Road 1 mi
23 Turn right onto Mountnessing Road 1 mi
24 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Mountnessing Road 9 yd
25 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Mountnessing Road 2 mi
26 Continue straight onto Buttsbury 1 mi
27 Continue slightly left onto Ingatestone Road 1 mi
28 Continue straight onto Stock Lane 2 mi
29 At end of road, turn right onto High Street 1 mi
30 Continue straight onto Main Road 2 mi
31 Turn left onto Wantz Road 1 mi
32 Continue slightly right onto Writtle Road 1 mi
33 Continue straight onto Margaretting Road 2 mi
34 Enter roundabout left onto Margaretting Road 36 yd
35 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Margaretting Road 1 mi
36 Turn right onto Lodge Road 1 mi
37 Arrive onto Lodge Road

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The return trip from Writtle to Basildon covers roughly the same distance, 15 mi.

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Charging points along the way

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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
Shell Hovefield Service Station, Southend Arterial RdShell Hovefield Service Station, Southend Arterial Rd, Wickford, SS12 9HZ175 kW
Shell Rayleigh, RayleighShell Rayleigh, Rayleigh, SS6 7SL175 kW

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Writtle → Margaretting4 mi · 5 min Writtle → Loves Green4 mi · 10 min Writtle → Widford, Essex5 mi · 15 min Writtle → Paslow Wood Common8 mi · 15 min Writtle → Ramsden Heath10 mi · 15 min Writtle → Noak Hill, Essex12 mi · 20 min

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How far is it from Basildon to Writtle?: The distance between Basildon and Writtle is 15 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Basildon to Writtle?: The drive from Basildon to Writtle takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Basildon to Writtle?: The fastest route from Basildon to Writtle covers 15 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Writtle from Basildon?: Writtle lies roughly to the north of Basildon.
Are there charging stations between Basildon and Writtle?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Basildon to Writtle, including Crompton Close, Basildon (300 kW); The Halfway House Hub, West Horndon (300 kW); A126, South Ockendon (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 99.

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