How far is it from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The distance between Orsett and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 47 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The drive from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The fastest route from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Orsett?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south-west of Orsett.

Which roads does the route from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) follow?

The drive from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) mainly follows M25.

Which towns do you pass between Orsett and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Towns on the route from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) include Dagenham, Orpington, Hayes, Thornton Heath, Reigate.

Are there charging stations between Orsett and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including 11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley (350 kW); EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW); Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Horley (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 871.

Orsett London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Distance: 47 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes about 1 h via M25. The distance is 47 mi. The straight-line distance is 35 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Thamesmead, Canary Wharf, Lewisham, Churchill, Greater London, Fernhill, West Sussex. Driving directions

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Driving directions30 · 47 mi

1 Depart right onto High Road 166 yd
2 Turn right onto Rectory Road 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn left onto Stanford Road 1 mi
4 Enter rotary slightly left 16 yd
5 Exit rotary slightly left 5 mi
6 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
7 Enter rotary straight 6 yd
8 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
9 Keep slightly right 1 mi
10 Merge slightly right 5 mi
11 Continue straight 11 mi
12 Keep slightly left 13 mi
13 Take exit slightly left 1 mi

14 Merge slightly right 6 mi
15 Continue straight 2 mi
16 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
17 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
18 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
19 Enter rotary straight onto Airport Way 103 yd
20 Exit rotary straight onto Airport Way 1 mi
21 Turn slightly left onto Gatwick Way 93 yd
22 Continue left onto Gatwick Way 1 mi
23 At end of road, turn left onto Perimeter Road North 1 mi
24 Turn left onto Racecourse Road 47 yd
25 Turn right onto London Road 2 mi
26 Enter rotary slightly left onto London Road 73 yd
27 Exit rotary straight onto London Road 1 mi
28 Enter rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 96 yd
29 Exit rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 1 mi
30 Arrive onto Old Brighton Road South

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The return trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Orsett covers roughly the same distance, 47 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

241 chargers

11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9YA350 kW
EG Rochester Road, GravesendEG Rochester Road, Gravesend, DA12 4TH350 kW
Marriott Courtyard Hotel, HorleyMarriott Courtyard Hotel, Horley, England, RH6 0NT350 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
St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier
Ferry Terminals
Chelsea Harbour Pier
Ferry Terminals
Greenwich Pier
Ferry Terminals
St. George Wharf
Ferry Terminals
Royal Wharf
Ferry Terminals
Woolwich Ferry North Pier
Ferry Terminals
Westminster Millennium Pier
Ferry Terminals
Festival Pier
Ferry Terminals
Bankside Pier
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Hookwood4 mi · 10 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → South Nutfield, Surrey9 mi · 25 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Clapham North28 mi · 55 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → King's Cross, Greater London33 mi · 1 h 15 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Burleys Wood4 mi · 10 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Bandonhill21 mi · 35 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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How far is it from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The distance between Orsett and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 47 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The drive from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The fastest route from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 47 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Orsett?: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south-west of Orsett.
Which roads does the route from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) follow?: The drive from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) mainly follows M25.
Which towns do you pass between Orsett and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Towns on the route from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) include Dagenham, Orpington, Hayes, Thornton Heath, Reigate.
Are there charging stations between Orsett and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Orsett to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including 11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley (350 kW); EG Rochester Road, Gravesend (350 kW); Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Horley (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 871.

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