How far is it from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Leigh-on-Sea?

The distance between London Southend Airport (SEN) and Leigh-on-Sea is 4 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Leigh-on-Sea?

The drive from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Leigh-on-Sea takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Leigh-on-Sea?

The fastest route from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Leigh-on-Sea covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Leigh-on-Sea from London Southend Airport (SEN)?

Leigh-on-Sea lies roughly to the south-west of London Southend Airport (SEN).

Are there charging stations between London Southend Airport (SEN) and Leigh-on-Sea?

Yes. You can charge along the route from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Leigh-on-Sea, including Crompton Close, Basildon (300 kW); London Road Retail Park, 2 London Road (300 kW); Shell Hovefield Service Station, Southend Arterial Rd (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 41.

London Southend Airport (SEN) Leigh-on-Sea

Distance: 4 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Leigh-on-Sea takes about 15 min via Elmsleigh Drive. The distance is 4 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 4 mi

1 Depart right 83 yd
2 Continue left onto Aviation Way 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Eastwoodbury Lane 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout straight onto Eastwoodbury Lane 22 yd
5 Exit roundabout straight onto Eastwoodbury Lane 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout straight onto Eastwoodbury Lane 45 yd
7 Exit roundabout straight onto Eastwoodbury Lane 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Snakes Lane 1 mi
9 Turn left onto Rayleigh Road 124 yd
10 Turn right onto Southend Arterial Road 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Eastwood Road North 1 mi
12 Enter roundabout left onto Eastwood Road North 36 yd
13 Exit roundabout straight onto Eastwood Road North 35 yd

14 Turn left onto Elmsleigh Drive 1 mi
15 At end of road, turn left onto London Road 6 yd
16 Turn right onto Cranleigh Drive 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Elm Road 133 yd
18 Turn right onto Glendale Gardens 1 mi
19 Turn left onto Grange Road 1 mi
20 Arrive onto Grange Road

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The return trip from Leigh-on-Sea to London Southend Airport (SEN) covers roughly the same distance, 4 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

41 chargers

Crompton Close, BasildonCrompton Close, Basildon, England, SS14 3AL300 kW
London Road Retail Park, 2 London RoadLondon Road Retail Park, 2 London Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1PP300 kW
Shell Hovefield Service Station, Southend Arterial RdShell Hovefield Service Station, Southend Arterial Rd, Wickford, SS12 9HZ175 kW
Shell Rayleigh, RayleighShell Rayleigh, Rayleigh, SS6 7SL175 kW
Co-Op, Foundry LaneCo-Op, Foundry Lane, Burnham, CM0 8BL150 kW

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Top attractions along the route

No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Leigh-on-Sea → Canewdon10 mi · 25 min Leigh-on-Sea → Southend-on-Sea4 mi · 10 min Leigh-on-Sea → Tillingham27 mi · 40 min Leigh-on-Sea → Rochford6 mi · 15 min Leigh-on-Sea → Porters Town4 mi · 10 min Leigh-on-Sea → Brandy Hole9 mi · 25 min

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

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Questions and answers

How far is it from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Leigh-on-Sea?: The distance between London Southend Airport (SEN) and Leigh-on-Sea is 4 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Leigh-on-Sea?: The drive from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Leigh-on-Sea takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Leigh-on-Sea?: The fastest route from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Leigh-on-Sea covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Leigh-on-Sea from London Southend Airport (SEN)?: Leigh-on-Sea lies roughly to the south-west of London Southend Airport (SEN).
Are there charging stations between London Southend Airport (SEN) and Leigh-on-Sea?: Yes. You can charge along the route from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Leigh-on-Sea, including Crompton Close, Basildon (300 kW); London Road Retail Park, 2 London Road (300 kW); Shell Hovefield Service Station, Southend Arterial Rd (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 41.

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