How far is it from Polstead to The Hythe?

The distance between Polstead and The Hythe is 13 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Polstead to The Hythe?

The drive from Polstead to The Hythe takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Polstead to The Hythe?

The fastest route from Polstead to The Hythe covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

What is the shortest route from Polstead to The Hythe?

The shortest driving route from Polstead to The Hythe is about 13 mi by road.

How do you drive from The Hythe to Polstead?

The fastest route from The Hythe to Polstead covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Are there charging stations between Polstead and The Hythe?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Polstead to The Hythe, including Unit A3 Adjacent To Wendy's Drive Thru., Colchester (300 kW), Bypass Nurseries, London Road (150 kW), Cuckoo Farm, Colchester (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 77.

Polstead The Hythe

Distance: 13 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Polstead to The Hythe takes about 25 min via A134. The distance is 13 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions39 · 13 mi

1 Depart onto Heath Road 6 yd
2 Turn right onto Polstead Hill 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Water Lane 1 mi
4 Continue right onto Mill Street 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Rectory Hill 1 mi
6 Continue slightly left onto Polstead Street 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Church Street 1 mi
8 Continue slightly left onto Stoke Road 2 mi
9 Turn left onto Mill Street 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Court Street 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Horkesley Road 1 mi
12 Turn left onto Horkesley Hill 2 mi
13 Continue straight onto The Causeway 1 mi

14 Turn left onto Boxted Road 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Queen's Head Road 1 mi
16 At end of road, turn right onto Straight Road 1 mi
17 Turn left onto Langham Road 1 mi
18 Continue slightly right onto Severalls Lane 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Severalls Lane 22 yd
20 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Severalls Lane 157 yd
21 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Severalls Lane 45 yd
22 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Severalls Lane 1 mi
23 Turn right onto Ipswich Road 1 mi
24 Enter roundabout straight onto Ipswich Road 26 yd
25 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Ipswich Road 2 mi
26 Enter roundabout straight onto St Andrew's Avenue 25 yd
27 Exit roundabout slightly left onto St Andrew's Avenue 1 mi
28 Enter roundabout left onto Saint Andrew's Avenue 47 yd
29 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Saint Andrew's Avenue 1 mi
30 At end of road, turn right onto Greenstead Roundabout 81 yd
31 At end of road, turn right onto Elmstead Road 102 yd
32 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Eastern Approach 36 yd
33 Exit roundabout straight onto Eastern Approach 1 mi
34 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Colne Causeway 43 yd
35 Exit roundabout straight onto Colne Causeway 1 mi
36 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Haven Road 11 yd
37 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Haven Road 1 mi
38 Turn right onto Distillery Lane 4 yd
39 Arrive onto Distillery Lane

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The return trip from The Hythe to Polstead covers roughly the same distance, 13 mi.

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Charging points along the way

77 chargers

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
Cuckoo Farm, ColchesterCuckoo Farm, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5XY150 kW
London Road, IpswichLondon Road, Ipswich, IP8 3TQ150 kW
Nr Essex Yeomanry Way, ColchesterNr Essex Yeomanry Way, Colchester, England, CO3 8BY150 kW

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The Hythe → Fox Street4 mi · 10 min The Hythe → Parney Heath7 mi · 15 min The Hythe → Shrub End4 mi · 10 min The Hythe → Hare Green6 mi · 10 min The Hythe → Malting Green6 mi · 15 min The Hythe → Horkesley Heath6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 August 2026.

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The Hythe lies roughly to the south of Polstead.

How far is it from Polstead to The Hythe?: The distance between Polstead and The Hythe is 13 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Polstead to The Hythe?: The drive from Polstead to The Hythe takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Polstead to The Hythe?: The fastest route from Polstead to The Hythe covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
What is the shortest route from Polstead to The Hythe?: The shortest driving route from Polstead to The Hythe is about 13 mi by road.
How do you drive from The Hythe to Polstead?: The fastest route from The Hythe to Polstead covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Are there charging stations between Polstead and The Hythe?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Polstead to The Hythe, including Unit A3 Adjacent To Wendy's Drive Thru., Colchester (300 kW), Bypass Nurseries, London Road (150 kW), Cuckoo Farm, Colchester (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 77.

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