How far is it from Grain to Shotgate?

The distance between Grain and Shotgate is 48 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Grain to Shotgate?

The drive from Grain to Shotgate takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Grain to Shotgate?

The fastest route from Grain to Shotgate covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Shotgate from Grain?

Shotgate lies roughly to the north-west of Grain.

Which towns do you pass between Grain and Shotgate?

Towns on the route from Grain to Shotgate include Leigh-on-Sea, Gillingham, Gravesend, Dagenham, Basildon.

Are there charging stations between Grain and Shotgate?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Grain to Shotgate, including EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW); M2 Motorway Eastbound, Gillingham (350 kW); Moto Medway Westbound Services, Gillingham (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 474.

Grain Shotgate

Distance: 48 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Grain to Shotgate takes about 1 h 5 min via A13. The distance is 48 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Upper Stoke, Medway, Brompton, Medway, Sutton at Hone, Purfleet-on-Thames, Linford, Thurrock. Driving directions

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Driving directions40 · 48 mi

1 Depart onto Chapel Road 7 yd
2 Continue straight onto Grain Road 5 mi
3 Continue straight onto Malmaynes Hall Road 2 mi
4 Enter roundabout left onto Fenn Street 34 yd
5 Exit roundabout straight onto Fenn Street 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Sharnal Street 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Ratcliffe Highway 12 yd
8 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Ratcliffe Highway 1 mi
9 Enter roundabout left onto Peninsula Way 72 yd
10 Exit roundabout left onto Peninsula Way 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Peninsula Way 39 yd
12 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Peninsula Way 2 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Peninsula Way 36 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Peninsula Way 1 mi
15 Turn straight onto Main Road Chattenden 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Four Elms Hill 1 mi
17 Enter rotary straight onto Hasted Road 129 yd
18 Exit rotary slightly left onto Hasted Road 2 mi
19 Turn slightly left 1 mi
20 Enter rotary slightly left 40 yd
21 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
22 Take ramp straight 8 mi
23 Continue straight onto Dartford Bypass 2 mi
24 Take exit slightly left 2 mi
25 Merge slightly right onto Canterbury Way 2 mi
26 Keep slightly left onto Canterbury Way 3 mi
27 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
28 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
29 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
30 Merge slightly right 15 mi
31 Enter rotary left onto Canvey Way 90 yd
32 Exit rotary straight onto Canvey Way 1 mi
33 Enter rotary straight onto Chelmsford Road 151 yd
34 Exit rotary straight onto Chelmsford Road 1 mi
35 Enter rotary straight onto London Road 16 yd
36 Exit rotary slightly left onto London Road 2 mi
37 Enter roundabout left onto Hodgson Way 27 yd
38 Exit roundabout left onto Hodgson Way 1 mi
39 Turn left onto Hurricane Way 1 yd
40 Arrive onto Hurricane Way

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The return trip from Shotgate to Grain covers roughly the same distance, 48 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

474 chargers

EG Rochester Road, GravesendEG Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TH350 kW
M2 Motorway Eastbound, GillinghamM2 Motorway Eastbound, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 8PQ350 kW
Moto Medway Westbound Services, GillinghamMoto Medway Westbound Services, Gillingham, ME8 8PW350 kW
Moto Thurrock Services, ThurrockMoto Thurrock Services, Thurrock, RM16 3BG350 kW
Crompton Close, BasildonCrompton Close, Basildon, England, SS14 3AL300 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Gravesend town pier
Ferry Terminals

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Popular destinations close by

Shotgate → Crays Hill5 mi · 15 min Shotgate → Ramsden Bellhouse5 mi · 15 min Shotgate → Thorpe Bay13 mi · 25 min Shotgate → Battlesbridge4 mi · 10 min Shotgate → Burnt Mills5 mi · 10 min Shotgate → Shell Haven15 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 November 2026.

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How far is it from Grain to Shotgate?: The distance between Grain and Shotgate is 48 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Grain to Shotgate?: The drive from Grain to Shotgate takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Grain to Shotgate?: The fastest route from Grain to Shotgate covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Shotgate from Grain?: Shotgate lies roughly to the north-west of Grain.
Which towns do you pass between Grain and Shotgate?: Towns on the route from Grain to Shotgate include Leigh-on-Sea, Gillingham, Gravesend, Dagenham, Basildon.
Are there charging stations between Grain and Shotgate?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Grain to Shotgate, including EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW); M2 Motorway Eastbound, Gillingham (350 kW); Moto Medway Westbound Services, Gillingham (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 474.

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