How far is it from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN)?

The distance between Manningtree and London Southend Airport (SEN) is 50 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN)?

The drive from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN) takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN)?

The fastest route from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN) covers 50 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is London Southend Airport (SEN) from Manningtree?

London Southend Airport (SEN) lies roughly to the south-west of Manningtree.

Which roads does the route from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN) follow?

The drive from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN) mainly follows A12.

Which towns do you pass between Manningtree and London Southend Airport (SEN)?

Towns on the route from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN) include Brightlingsea, Colchester, Chelmsford, Basildon, Canvey Island.

Are there charging stations between Manningtree and London Southend Airport (SEN)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN), including Edison Way, Braintree (360 kW); Hening Ave 32, Ipswich (360 kW); Crompton Close, Basildon (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 198.

Manningtree London Southend Airport (SEN)

Distance: 50 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN) takes about 1 h 5 min via A12. The distance is 50 mi. The straight-line distance is 31 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Frating, Braiswick, Gamble's Green, Coalhill, South Fambridge. Driving directions

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Driving directions37 · 50 mi

1 Depart onto Station Road 1 mi
2 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Coxs Hill 27 yd
3 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Coxs Hill 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Wignall Street 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Dedham Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Mill Hill 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Long Road East 2 mi
8 At end of road, turn right onto Ardleigh Road 1 mi
9 Turn sharp left onto Birchwood Road 1 mi
10 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
11 Merge slightly right onto Ipswich Road 13 mi
12 Continue straight onto Kelvedon Bypass 4 mi
13 Continue straight onto London Road 2 mi

14 Continue straight onto Witham Bypass 8 mi
15 Continue straight onto Chelmsford Bypass 4 mi
16 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
17 Enter rotary left onto Rettendon Bypass 63 yd
18 Exit rotary straight onto Rettendon Bypass 6 mi
19 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
20 Enter rotary left onto Battlesbridge Bypass 164 yd
21 Exit rotary slightly left onto Battlesbridge Bypass 2 mi
22 Continue straight onto Chelmsford Road 2 mi
23 Enter rotary slightly left onto Chelmsford Road 91 yd
24 Exit rotary slightly left onto Chelmsford Road 1 mi
25 Enter rotary slightly left 15 yd
26 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
27 Merge slightly right onto Southend Arterial Road 5 mi
28 Take exit slightly left 94 yd
29 Turn left onto Rayleigh Road 91 yd
30 Turn right onto Snakes Lane 1 mi
31 At end of road, turn right onto Eastwoodbury Lane 1 mi
32 Enter roundabout straight onto Eastwoodbury Lane 24 yd
33 Exit roundabout straight onto Eastwoodbury Lane 1 mi
34 Enter roundabout straight onto Eastwoodbury Lane 31 yd
35 Exit roundabout straight onto Eastwoodbury Lane 1 mi
36 Turn left onto Aviation Way 1 mi
37 Arrive left

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The return trip from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Manningtree covers roughly the same distance, 50 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

198 chargers

Edison Way, BraintreeEdison Way , Braintree, Essex, CM77 7AP360 kW
Hening Ave 32, IpswichHening Ave 32, Ipswich, IP3 9QJ360 kW
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
The Halfway House Hub, West HorndonThe Halfway House Hub, West Horndon, Brentwood, CM13 3LL300 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

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Popular destinations close by

London Southend Airport (SEN) → East Hanningfield15 mi · 30 min London Southend Airport (SEN) → Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea4 mi · 15 min London Southend Airport (SEN) → Daws Heath5 mi · 15 min London Southend Airport (SEN) → South Benfleet11 mi · 25 min London Southend Airport (SEN) → Cranes11 mi · 20 min London Southend Airport (SEN) → Althorne21 mi · 35 min

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

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How far is it from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN)?: The distance between Manningtree and London Southend Airport (SEN) is 50 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN)?: The drive from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN) takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN)?: The fastest route from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN) covers 50 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is London Southend Airport (SEN) from Manningtree?: London Southend Airport (SEN) lies roughly to the south-west of Manningtree.
Which roads does the route from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN) follow?: The drive from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN) mainly follows A12.
Which towns do you pass between Manningtree and London Southend Airport (SEN)?: Towns on the route from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN) include Brightlingsea, Colchester, Chelmsford, Basildon, Canvey Island.
Are there charging stations between Manningtree and London Southend Airport (SEN)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Manningtree to London Southend Airport (SEN), including Edison Way, Braintree (360 kW); Hening Ave 32, Ipswich (360 kW); Crompton Close, Basildon (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 198.

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