How far is it from Peldon to Brightlingsea?

The distance between Peldon and Brightlingsea is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Peldon to Brightlingsea?

The drive from Peldon to Brightlingsea takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Peldon to Brightlingsea?

The fastest route from Peldon to Brightlingsea covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Brightlingsea from Peldon?

Brightlingsea lies roughly to the east of Peldon.

Are there charging stations between Peldon and Brightlingsea?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Peldon to Brightlingsea, including Centenary Way, Tendring (300 kW); Little Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea (300 kW); Old Road, Clacton-on-Sea (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 72.

Peldon Brightlingsea

Distance: 16 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Peldon to Brightlingsea takes about 30 min via B1027. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 6 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions33 · 16 mi

1 Depart right onto Church Road 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Malting Road 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Peldon Road 2 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Layer Road 38 yd
5 Continue slightly left onto Layer Road 52 yd
6 Turn straight onto Mersea Road 2 mi
7 Continue straight onto Roman Hill 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Weir Lane 32 yd
9 Continue right onto Weir Lane 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Fingringhoe Road 2 mi
11 Continue straight onto Old Heath Road 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Whitehall Road 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Haven Road 1 mi

14 Enter roundabout left onto Colne Causeway 61 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Colne Causeway 41 yd
16 Turn straight onto Haven Bridge 66 yd
17 Continue straight onto Colne Causeway 170 yd
18 Enter roundabout left onto Eastern Approach 31 yd
19 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Eastern Approach 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Elmstead Road 33 yd
21 Exit roundabout straight onto Elmstead Road 110 yd
22 Turn right onto Greenstead Roundabout 43 yd
23 Turn slightly right onto Clingoe Hill 1 mi
24 Turn slightly right onto Colchester Road 1 mi
25 Turn left onto Brightlingsea Road 2 mi
26 Continue straight onto Colchester Main Road 2 mi
27 Continue straight onto St Osyth Road 1 mi
28 Continue straight onto Tenpenny Hill 1 mi
29 Turn right onto Brightlingsea Road 2 mi
30 Continue straight onto Church Road 2 mi
31 Turn left onto Ladysmith Avenue 1 mi
32 Turn right onto Eastern Road 8 yd
33 Arrive right onto Eastern Road

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The return trip from Brightlingsea to Peldon covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

72 chargers

Centenary Way, TendringCentenary Way, Tendring, England, CO16 9SB300 kW
Little Clacton, Clacton-on-SeaLittle Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 9SB300 kW
Old Road, Clacton-on-SeaOld Road, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 1HH300 kW
Unit A3 Adjacent To Wendy's Drive Thru., ColchesterUnit A3 Adjacent To Wendy's Drive Thru., Colchester, CO4 5UP300 kW
Bypass Nurseries, London RoadBypass Nurseries, London Road, Ipswich, IP9 2JR150 kW

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Brightlingsea → Thorrington4 mi · 10 min Brightlingsea → Black Horse Corner6 mi · 15 min Brightlingsea → Dedham Heath12 mi · 20 min Brightlingsea → Lane End, Essex12 mi · 25 min Brightlingsea → Stoke-by-Nayland20 mi · 35 min Brightlingsea → Pig Street10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 19 August 2026.

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How far is it from Peldon to Brightlingsea?: The distance between Peldon and Brightlingsea is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Peldon to Brightlingsea?: The drive from Peldon to Brightlingsea takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Peldon to Brightlingsea?: The fastest route from Peldon to Brightlingsea covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Brightlingsea from Peldon?: Brightlingsea lies roughly to the east of Peldon.
Are there charging stations between Peldon and Brightlingsea?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Peldon to Brightlingsea, including Centenary Way, Tendring (300 kW); Little Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea (300 kW); Old Road, Clacton-on-Sea (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 72.

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