How far is it from Broad Colney to Essendon?

The distance between Broad Colney and Essendon is 11 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Broad Colney to Essendon?

The drive from Broad Colney to Essendon takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Broad Colney to Essendon?

The fastest route from Broad Colney to Essendon covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Essendon from Broad Colney?

Essendon lies roughly to the north-east of Broad Colney.

Are there charging stations between Broad Colney and Essendon?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Broad Colney to Essendon, including Knebworth Park, Stevenage (360 kW); Hatfield Avenue, Hatfield (350 kW); Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 479.

Broad Colney Essendon

Distance: 11 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Broad Colney to Essendon takes about 15 min via A414. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 8 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 11 mi

1 Depart onto Shenley Lane 1 mi
2 Turn right onto King's Road 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto High Street 1 mi
4 Enter rotary slightly left onto North Orbital Road 103 yd
5 Exit rotary straight onto North Orbital Road 2 mi
6 Keep slightly left onto North Orbital Road 2 mi
7 Enter rotary slightly left 67 yd
8 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
9 Keep slightly right 135 yd
10 Merge slightly left 2 mi
11 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
12 Enter roundabout straight 76 yd
13 Exit roundabout slightly left 161 yd

14 Enter rotary slightly left 102 yd
15 Exit rotary slightly left 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout straight 17 yd
17 Exit roundabout slightly left 1 mi
18 Keep slightly left 3 mi
19 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Holwell Lane 103 yd
20 Exit roundabout left onto Holwell Lane 1 mi
21 At end of road, turn right onto Low Road 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Essendon Hill 1 mi
23 Arrive onto High Road

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The return trip from Essendon to Broad Colney covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Charging points along the way

148 chargers

Knebworth Park, StevenageKnebworth Park, Stevenage, England, SG1 2AX360 kW
Hatfield Avenue, HatfieldHatfield Avenue, Hatfield, England, AL10 9UA350 kW
Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden CityBessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HH300 kW
Breakspear Way, Hemel HempsteadBreakspear Way, Hemel Hempstead, England, HP2 4TZ300 kW
Graham Close, St AlbansGraham Close, St Albans, England, AL1 2DF300 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Essendon → Staines Green4 mi · 10 min Essendon → Crews Hill9 mi · 15 min Essendon → Bull's Green, Hertfordshire8 mi · 15 min Essendon → Welwyn9 mi · 15 min Essendon → Standon Green End12 mi · 20 min Essendon → Alexandra, Greater London 214 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

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How far is it from Broad Colney to Essendon?: The distance between Broad Colney and Essendon is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Broad Colney to Essendon?: The drive from Broad Colney to Essendon takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Broad Colney to Essendon?: The fastest route from Broad Colney to Essendon covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Essendon from Broad Colney?: Essendon lies roughly to the north-east of Broad Colney.
Are there charging stations between Broad Colney and Essendon?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Broad Colney to Essendon, including Knebworth Park, Stevenage (360 kW); Hatfield Avenue, Hatfield (350 kW); Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 479.

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