How far is it from Croydon, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The distance between Croydon, Greater London and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 22 mi by road.

What is the best route from Croydon, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The fastest route from Croydon, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Croydon, Greater London?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south of Croydon, Greater London.

Are there charging stations between Croydon, Greater London and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Croydon, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including 11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley (350 kW); Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Horley (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 6291.

Croydon, Greater London London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Distance: 22 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Croydon, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes about 40 min via M23. The distance is 22 mi. The straight-line distance is 17 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions40 · 22 mi

1 Depart left onto Hogarth Crescent 142 yd
2 Turn right 1 mi
3 Turn right 149 yd
4 Keep slightly left onto Wellesley Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Croydon Underpass 1 mi
6 Keep slightly right 118 yd
7 Turn slightly left onto Park Lane 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto St. Peter's Road 1 mi
9 Turn right onto Selsdon Road 73 yd
10 Turn left onto Bartlett Street 67 yd
11 Keep slightly left onto Bartlett Street 61 yd
12 Turn slightly left onto Brighton Road 2 mi
13 Turn right 86 yd

14 Turn left onto Brighton Road 1 mi
15 Continue left onto Brighton Road 66 yd
16 Merge slightly right onto Purley Road 33 yd
17 Keep slightly right onto Brighton Road 38 yd
18 Turn right onto Purley Road 55 yd
19 Keep slightly left onto Brighton Road 2 mi
20 Turn slightly left onto Farthing Way 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout left onto Brighton Road 31 yd
22 Exit roundabout left onto Brighton Road 2 mi
23 Continue straight onto London Road North 1 mi
24 Keep slightly left 9 mi
25 Continue straight 2 mi
26 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
27 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
28 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
29 Enter rotary straight onto Airport Way 103 yd
30 Exit rotary straight onto Airport Way 1 mi
31 Turn slightly left onto Gatwick Way 93 yd
32 Continue left onto Gatwick Way 1 mi
33 At end of road, turn left onto Perimeter Road North 1 mi
34 Turn left onto Racecourse Road 47 yd
35 Turn right onto London Road 2 mi
36 Enter rotary slightly left onto London Road 73 yd
37 Exit rotary straight onto London Road 1 mi
38 Enter rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 96 yd
39 Exit rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 1 mi
40 Arrive onto Old Brighton Road South

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The return trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Croydon, Greater London covers roughly the same distance, 22 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

395 chargers

11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9YA350 kW
Marriott Courtyard Hotel, HorleyMarriott Courtyard Hotel, Horley, England, RH6 0NT350 kW
Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
Bradley Lane, DorkingBradley Lane, Dorking, RH5 6AA250 kW
Brighton RoadBrighton Road, England, RH11 9YA250 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → South Nutfield, Surrey9 mi · 25 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Bandonhill21 mi · 35 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Clapham North28 mi · 55 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Hookwood4 mi · 10 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Grange, Greater London31 mi · 1 h 10 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Farringdon Within32 mi · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 October 2026.

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How far is it from Croydon, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The distance between Croydon, Greater London and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 22 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The drive from Croydon, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Croydon, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The fastest route from Croydon, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Croydon, Greater London?: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south of Croydon, Greater London.
Are there charging stations between Croydon, Greater London and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Croydon, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including 11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley (350 kW); Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Horley (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 6291.

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