How far is it from Braintree to Wakes Colne?

The distance between Braintree and Wakes Colne is 12 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Braintree to Wakes Colne?

The drive from Braintree to Wakes Colne takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Braintree to Wakes Colne?

The fastest route from Braintree to Wakes Colne covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Wakes Colne from Braintree?

Wakes Colne lies roughly to the east of Braintree.

Are there charging stations between Braintree and Wakes Colne?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Braintree to Wakes Colne, including Edison Way, Braintree (360 kW); Unit A3 Adjacent To Wendy's Drive Thru., Colchester (300 kW); Colchester Road, Chelmsford (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 74.

Braintree Wakes Colne

Distance: 12 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Braintree to Wakes Colne takes about 25 min via A1124. The distance is 12 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions33 · 12 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 left onto Railway Street 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout straight 25 yd
6 Exit roundabout slightly left 35 yd
7 Turn straight onto Coggeshall Road 1 mi
8 Enter roundabout straight onto Coggeshall Road 32 yd
9 Exit roundabout straight onto Coggeshall Road 1 mi
10 Enter rotary left onto Coggeshall Road 45 yd
11 Exit rotary straight onto Coggeshall Road 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Kings Lane 2 mi
13 At end of road, turn right onto The Street 138 yd

14 Turn left onto Back Lane 87 yd
15 Continue left onto Back Lane 152 yd
16 Continue straight onto Grenstead Green Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Tumblers Green 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Brooks Farm Road 2 mi
19 Continue left onto Grange Hill 1 mi
20 Turn right onto Burtons Green Road 1 mi
21 Continue slightly left onto Parley Beams Road 1 mi
22 Continue right onto Parley Beams Road 1 mi
23 At end of road, turn right onto Stonebridge Hill 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto Halstead Road 1 mi
25 Continue straight onto High Street 1 mi
26 Continue straight onto Church Hill 1 mi
27 Turn slightly left onto Upper Holt Street 1 mi
28 Turn left onto Lower Holt Street 1 mi
29 Continue straight onto Colneford Hill 1 mi
30 Continue slightly right onto Colchester Road 1 mi
31 Continue straight onto Tyburn Hill 1 mi
32 Turn slightly left onto Lane Road 65 yd
33 Arrive onto Lane Road

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The return trip from Wakes Colne to Braintree covers roughly the same distance, 12 mi.

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Charging points along the way

74 chargers

Edison Way, BraintreeEdison Way , Braintree, Essex, CM77 7AP360 kW
Unit A3 Adjacent To Wendy's Drive Thru., ColchesterUnit A3 Adjacent To Wendy's Drive Thru., Colchester, CO4 5UP300 kW
Colchester Road, ChelmsfordColchester Road, Chelmsford, CM2 5PY150 kW
Cuckoo Farm, ColchesterCuckoo Farm, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XY150 kW
Nr Essex Yeomanry Way, ColchesterNr Essex Yeomanry Way, Colchester, England, CO3 8BY150 kW

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Wakes Colne → Castling's Heath15 mi · 30 min Wakes Colne → Layer Marney11 mi · 20 min Wakes Colne → Assington9 mi · 15 min Wakes Colne → Eight Ash Green5 mi · 10 min Wakes Colne → Kelvedon8 mi · 15 min Wakes Colne → Hardy's Green9 mi · 20 min

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How far is it from Braintree to Wakes Colne?: The distance between Braintree and Wakes Colne is 12 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Braintree to Wakes Colne?: The drive from Braintree to Wakes Colne takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Braintree to Wakes Colne?: The fastest route from Braintree to Wakes Colne covers 12 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Wakes Colne from Braintree?: Wakes Colne lies roughly to the east of Braintree.
Are there charging stations between Braintree and Wakes Colne?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Braintree to Wakes Colne, including Edison Way, Braintree (360 kW); Unit A3 Adjacent To Wendy's Drive Thru., Colchester (300 kW); Colchester Road, Chelmsford (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 74.

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