How far is it from The Birches, Essex to Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between The Birches, Essex and Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea is 4 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from The Birches, Essex to Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea?

The drive from The Birches, Essex to Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from The Birches, Essex to Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest route from The Birches, Essex to Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea from The Birches, Essex?

Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea lies roughly to the south-east of The Birches, Essex.

Are there charging stations between The Birches, Essex and Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea?

Yes. You can charge along the route from The Birches, Essex to Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea, including Crompton Close, Basildon (300 kW); London Road Retail Park, 2 London Road (300 kW); Shell Hovefield Service Station, Southend Arterial Rd (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 41.

The Birches, Essex Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea

Distance: 4 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from The Birches, Essex to Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea takes about 15 min via Eastwood Old Road. The distance is 4 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 4 mi

1 Depart left onto Eastwood Old Road 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn right onto Eastwood Old Road 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto The Fairway 1 mi
4 At end of road, turn right onto Eastwood Road North 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout straight onto Blenheim Chase 9 yd
6 Exit roundabout straight onto Blenheim Chase 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Elmsleigh Drive 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn left onto London Road 1 mi

9 Turn right onto Lansdowne Avenue 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Leigh Road 163 yd
11 Turn right onto Kings Road 143 yd
12 Turn left 37 yd
13 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea to The Birches, Essex covers roughly the same distance, 4 mi.

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Charging points along the way

41 chargers

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
Shell Hovefield Service Station, Southend Arterial RdShell Hovefield Service Station, Southend Arterial Rd, Wickford, SS12 9HZ175 kW
Shell Rayleigh, RayleighShell Rayleigh, Rayleigh, SS6 7SL175 kW
Co-Op, Foundry LaneCo-Op, Foundry Lane, Burnham, CM0 8BL150 kW

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Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea → Thorpe Bay5 mi · 15 min Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea → London Southend Airport (SEN)4 mi · 15 min Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea → Stroud Green, Essex4 mi · 10 min Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea → Rochford5 mi · 15 min Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea → Wickford11 mi · 25 min Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea → Howegreen18 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 October 2026.

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How far is it from The Birches, Essex to Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea?: The distance between The Birches, Essex and Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea is 4 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from The Birches, Essex to Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea?: The drive from The Birches, Essex to Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from The Birches, Essex to Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea?: The fastest route from The Birches, Essex to Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea from The Birches, Essex?: Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea lies roughly to the south-east of The Birches, Essex.
Are there charging stations between The Birches, Essex and Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea?: Yes. You can charge along the route from The Birches, Essex to Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea, including Crompton Close, Basildon (300 kW); London Road Retail Park, 2 London Road (300 kW); Shell Hovefield Service Station, Southend Arterial Rd (175 kW). Charging points on this route: 41.

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