How far is it from The Birches, Essex to Hockley?

The distance between The Birches, Essex and Hockley is 5 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from The Birches, Essex to Hockley?

The drive from The Birches, Essex to Hockley takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from The Birches, Essex to Hockley?

The fastest route from The Birches, Essex to Hockley covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Hockley from The Birches, Essex?

Hockley lies roughly to the north-east of The Birches, Essex.

Are there charging stations between The Birches, Essex and Hockley?

Yes. You can charge along the route from The Birches, Essex to Hockley, 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: 52.

The Birches, Essex Hockley

Distance: 5 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from The Birches, Essex to Hockley takes about 15 min via B1013. The distance is 5 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 5 mi

1 Depart right onto Eastwood Old Road 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Southend Arterial Road 1 mi
3 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
4 Enter rotary slightly left onto High Road 125 yd
5 Exit rotary straight onto High Road 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto High Street 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Hockley Road 2 mi
8 Continue straight onto High Road 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto Aldermans Hill 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Main Road 1 mi
11 Arrive left onto Main Road

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The return trip from Hockley to The Birches, Essex covers roughly the same distance, 5 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

52 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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Hockley, Essex → Barstable11 mi · 20 min Hockley, Essex → Canvey Village12 mi · 25 min Hockley, Essex → Ramsden Bellhouse12 mi · 25 min Hockley, Essex → Great Berry14 mi · 25 min Hockley, Essex → Rivenhall End26 mi · 35 min Hockley, Essex → Chalkwell, Kent52 mi · 1 h 5 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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How far is it from The Birches, Essex to Hockley?: The distance between The Birches, Essex and Hockley is 5 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from The Birches, Essex to Hockley?: The drive from The Birches, Essex to Hockley takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from The Birches, Essex to Hockley?: The fastest route from The Birches, Essex to Hockley covers 5 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Hockley from The Birches, Essex?: Hockley lies roughly to the north-east of The Birches, Essex.
Are there charging stations between The Birches, Essex and Hockley?: Yes. You can charge along the route from The Birches, Essex to Hockley, 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: 52.

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