What is the best route from Southend, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The fastest route from Southend, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Southend, Greater London?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south of Southend, Greater London.

Are there charging stations between Southend, Greater London and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Southend, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including 11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley (350 kW); Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Horley (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 7028.

Southend, Greater London London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Distance: 28 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Southend, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes about 55 min via M23. The distance is 28 mi. The straight-line distance is 21 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions51 · 28 mi

1 Depart onto Whitefoot Lane 175 yd
2 Turn left onto Bromley Road 1 mi
3 Turn right onto Beckenham Hill Road 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Southend Road 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Rectory Road 1 mi
6 Enter rotary left onto Croydon Road 77 yd
7 Exit rotary left onto Croydon Road 1 mi
8 Keep slightly right 32 yd
9 Continue slightly right onto Elmerside Road 67 yd
10 Keep slightly left onto Croydon Road 1 mi
11 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Long Lane 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Lower Addiscombe Road 1 mi
13 Turn left onto Havelock Road 1 mi

14 At end of road, turn right onto Addiscombe Road 1 mi
15 Turn slightly left onto Chepstow Road 1 mi
16 Turn slightly left 100 yd
17 Turn straight onto Park Hill Road 1 mi
18 At end of road, turn right onto Coombe Road 51 yd
19 Turn left onto South Park Hill Road 1 mi
20 At end of road, turn right onto Croham Road 1 mi
21 Turn left onto Bartlett Street 67 yd
22 Keep slightly left onto Bartlett Street 61 yd
23 Turn slightly left onto Brighton Road 2 mi
24 Turn right 86 yd
25 Turn left onto Brighton Road 1 mi
26 Continue left onto Brighton Road 66 yd
27 Merge slightly right onto Purley Road 33 yd
28 Keep slightly right onto Brighton Road 38 yd
29 Turn right onto Purley Road 55 yd
30 Keep slightly left onto Brighton Road 2 mi
31 Turn slightly left onto Farthing Way 1 mi
32 Enter roundabout left onto Brighton Road 31 yd
33 Exit roundabout left onto Brighton Road 2 mi
34 Continue straight onto London Road North 1 mi
35 Keep slightly left 9 mi
36 Continue straight 2 mi
37 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
38 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
39 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
40 Enter rotary straight onto Airport Way 103 yd
41 Exit rotary straight onto Airport Way 1 mi
42 Turn slightly left onto Gatwick Way 93 yd
43 Continue left onto Gatwick Way 1 mi
44 At end of road, turn left onto Perimeter Road North 1 mi
45 Turn left onto Racecourse Road 47 yd
46 Turn right onto London Road 2 mi
47 Enter rotary slightly left onto London Road 73 yd
48 Exit rotary straight onto London Road 1 mi
49 Enter rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 96 yd
50 Exit rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 1 mi
51 Arrive onto Old Brighton Road South

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The return trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southend, Greater London covers roughly the same distance, 28 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

501 chargers

11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9YA350 kW
Marriott Courtyard Hotel, HorleyMarriott Courtyard Hotel, Horley, England, RH6 0NT350 kW
Ramac WayRamac Way, England, SE7 7QU300 kW
Bradley Lane, DorkingBradley Lane, Dorking, RH5 6AA250 kW
Brighton RoadBrighton Road, England, RH11 9YA250 kW

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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 2 September 2026.

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Questions and answers

How far is it from Southend, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The distance between Southend, Greater London and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 28 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Southend, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The drive from Southend, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Southend, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The fastest route from Southend, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Southend, Greater London?: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south of Southend, Greater London.
Are there charging stations between Southend, Greater London and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Southend, Greater London to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), including 11 Brighton Road Motorway, A23, Pease Pottage, M23, Crawley (350 kW); Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Horley (350 kW); Ramac Way (300 kW). Charging points on this route: 7028.

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