How far is it from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sands End?

The distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sands End is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sands End?

The drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sands End takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sands End?

The fastest route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sands End covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Sands End from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

Sands End lies roughly to the east of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Are there charging stations between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sands End?

Yes. You can charge along the route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sands End, including Albert Street, Slough (350 kW); M4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW); M4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 11459.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) Sands End

Distance: 16 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sands End takes about 40 min via M4. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 12 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions35 · 16 mi

1 Depart straight 1 mi
2 Turn left 101 yd
3 At end of road, turn right 38 yd
4 Turn right 147 yd
5 Turn slightly right 66 yd
6 Turn left 1 mi
7 Turn left 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Courtney Road 157 yd
9 Continue slightly left onto Chester Road 137 yd
10 Turn left onto Inner Ring West 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Tunnel Road West 1 mi
12 Keep slightly right onto Tunnel Road West 1 mi
13 Keep slightly left onto Heathrow Airport Spur Road 1 mi

14 Keep slightly right 57 yd
15 Take exit slightly left 9 mi
16 Merge slightly left onto Great West Road 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Cedars Road 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Ellesmere Road 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Hogarth Lane 1 mi
20 Enter rotary slightly left onto Great West Road 33 yd
21 Exit rotary straight onto Great West Road 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Hammersmith Flyover 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Talgarth Road 1 mi
24 Turn right onto North End Road 1 mi
25 Continue slightly left onto North End Road 1 mi
26 At end of road, turn left onto Fulham Road 1 mi
27 Turn slightly right onto Harwood Road 1 mi
28 At end of road, turn right onto New King's Road 61 yd
29 Turn left onto Bagleys Lane 159 yd
30 Continue slightly right onto Imperial Road 1 mi
31 Enter roundabout left onto Townmead Road 32 yd
32 Exit roundabout left onto Townmead Road 140 yd
33 Turn left 30 yd
34 Turn right 4 yd
35 Arrive right

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The return trip from Sands End to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Charging points along the way

827 chargers

Albert Street, SloughAlbert Street, Slough, England, SL1 1EL350 kW
M4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, HestonM4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, Heston, Middlesex, TW5 9NB350 kW
M4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, HestonM4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, Heston, Middlesex, TW5 9NB350 kW
Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
M4 Heston Services, HounslowM4 Heston Services, Hounslow, TW5 9NB 250 kW

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Thames River Boats
Ferry Terminals

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Sands End → Addison4 mi · 15 min Sands End → Tooting Bec4 mi · 10 min Sands End → Pimlico, Greater London4 mi · 15 min Sands End → Notting Hill Gate4 mi · 15 min Sands End → Graveney, Greater London5 mi · 15 min Sands End → Little Venice5 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 November 2026.

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How far is it from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sands End?: The distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sands End is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sands End?: The drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sands End takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sands End?: The fastest route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sands End covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Sands End from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?: Sands End lies roughly to the east of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Are there charging stations between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sands End?: Yes. You can charge along the route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sands End, including Albert Street, Slough (350 kW); M4 Motorway Eastbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW); M4 Motorway Westbound, Jct 2/3, Heston (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 11459.

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