How far is it from Braintree to Rettendon?

The distance between Braintree and Rettendon is 23 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Braintree to Rettendon?

The drive from Braintree to Rettendon takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Braintree to Rettendon?

The fastest route from Braintree to Rettendon covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Rettendon from Braintree?

Rettendon lies roughly to the south of Braintree.

Are there charging stations between Braintree and Rettendon?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Braintree to Rettendon, including Edison Way, Braintree (360 kW); Crompton Close, Basildon (300 kW); London Road Retail Park, 2 London Road (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 107.

Braintree Rettendon

Distance: 23 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Braintree to Rettendon takes about 35 min via A130. The distance is 23 mi. The straight-line distance is 17 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions41 · 23 mi

1 Depart left 21 yd
2 Turn right onto Fairfield Road 97 yd
3 Turn left onto Victoria Street 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Railway Street 120 yd
5 Turn right onto South Street 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto St Michaels Road 1 mi
7 Turn left onto London Road 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout left onto London Road 21 yd
9 Exit roundabout left onto London Road 152 yd
10 Enter roundabout slightly left onto London Road 47 yd
11 Exit roundabout straight onto London Road 105 yd
12 Enter roundabout left 57 yd
13 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi

14 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
15 Merge slightly right onto Great Notley Bypass 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Great Notley Bypass 76 yd
17 Exit roundabout straight onto Great Notley Bypass 1 mi
18 Enter roundabout straight onto Great Notley Bypass 72 yd
19 Exit roundabout straight onto Great Notley Bypass 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Great Leighs Bypass 133 yd
21 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Great Leighs Bypass 2 mi
22 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Moulsham Hall Lane 10 yd
23 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Moulsham Hall Lane 47 yd
24 Turn right onto Main Road 170 yd
25 Turn left onto Banters Lane 1 mi
26 Turn right onto Mill Lane 1 mi
27 Turn left onto Boreham Road 4 mi
28 Continue straight onto Waltham Road 2 mi
29 At end of road, turn right onto Main Road 2 mi
30 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
31 Merge slightly right onto Chelmsford Bypass 4 mi
32 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
33 Enter rotary left onto Rettendon Bypass 63 yd
34 Exit rotary straight onto Rettendon Bypass 6 mi
35 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
36 Enter rotary left onto Turnpike Link 43 yd
37 Exit rotary slightly left onto Turnpike Link 95 yd
38 Enter rotary left onto Woodham Road 143 yd
39 Exit rotary slightly left onto Woodham Road 1 mi
40 Turn left 109 yd
41 Arrive left

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The return trip from Rettendon to Braintree covers roughly the same distance, 23 mi.

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Charging points along the way

107 chargers

Edison Way, BraintreeEdison Way , Braintree, Essex, CM77 7AP360 kW
Crompton Close, BasildonCrompton Close, Basildon, England, SS14 3AL300 kW
London Road Retail Park, 2 London RoadLondon Road Retail Park, 2 London Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1PP300 kW
The Halfway House Hub, West HorndonThe Halfway House Hub, West Horndon, Brentwood, CM13 3LL300 kW
Shell Hovefield Service Station, Southend Arterial RdShell Hovefield Service Station, Southend Arterial Rd, Wickford, SS12 9HZ175 kW

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Rettendon → Chignall St James14 mi · 20 min Rettendon → Rivenhall End21 mi · 25 min Rettendon → West Hanningfield6 mi · 10 min Rettendon → Ramsden Bellhouse8 mi · 15 min Rettendon → Thundersley8 mi · 15 min Rettendon → Mundon10 mi · 15 min

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How far is it from Braintree to Rettendon?: The distance between Braintree and Rettendon is 23 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Braintree to Rettendon?: The drive from Braintree to Rettendon takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Braintree to Rettendon?: The fastest route from Braintree to Rettendon covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Rettendon from Braintree?: Rettendon lies roughly to the south of Braintree.
Are there charging stations between Braintree and Rettendon?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Braintree to Rettendon, including Edison Way, Braintree (360 kW); Crompton Close, Basildon (300 kW); London Road Retail Park, 2 London Road (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 107.

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