How far is it from Thorns Beach to Southampton Airport (SOU)?

The distance between Thorns Beach and Southampton Airport (SOU) is 23 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Thorns Beach to Southampton Airport (SOU)?

The drive from Thorns Beach to Southampton Airport (SOU) takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Thorns Beach to Southampton Airport (SOU)?

The fastest route from Thorns Beach to Southampton Airport (SOU) covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Southampton Airport (SOU) from Thorns Beach?

Southampton Airport (SOU) lies roughly to the north of Thorns Beach.

Are there charging stations between Thorns Beach and Southampton Airport (SOU)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Thorns Beach to Southampton Airport (SOU), including M27 Northbound, Rownhams (350 kW); M27 Motorway Southbound, Southampton (240 kW); 18 Test Lane, Southampton (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 264.

Thorns Beach Southampton Airport (SOU)

Distance: 23 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Thorns Beach to Southampton Airport (SOU) takes about 50 min via M27. The distance is 23 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions37 · 23 mi

1 Depart straight onto Thorns Lane 1 mi
2 Continue right onto Thorns Lane 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Sowley Lane 1 mi
4 Continue right onto Sowley Lane 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Lodge Lane 3 mi
6 Continue slightly left onto Lodge Lane 39 yd
7 Turn straight onto Bucklers Hard Road 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Hatchet Lane 1 mi
9 Turn right onto Palace Lane 2 mi
10 Continue straight onto Beaulieu Road 2 mi
11 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Hythe Bypass 23 yd
12 Exit roundabout straight onto Hythe Bypass 2 mi
13 Enter rotary left onto Hythe Bypass 46 yd

14 Exit rotary slightly left onto Hythe Bypass 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Applemore Hill 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout left onto Marchwood Bypass 74 yd
17 Exit roundabout straight onto Marchwood Bypass 3 mi
18 Turn slightly right onto Marchwood Bypass 2 mi
19 Enter rotary slightly left onto Totton Bypass 120 yd
20 Exit rotary slightly left onto Totton Bypass 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Redbridge Causeway 1 mi
22 Turn slightly left 1 mi
23 Enter rotary left onto Nursling Spur Motorway 68 yd
24 Exit rotary straight onto Nursling Spur Motorway 2 mi
25 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
26 Exit rotary straight 5 mi
27 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
28 Enter rotary slightly left 117 yd
29 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
30 Enter roundabout straight onto Wide Lane 20 yd
31 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Wide Lane 1 mi
32 Enter roundabout slightly left onto Mitchell Way 19 yd
33 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Mitchell Way 1 mi
34 Continue straight onto Mitchell Way 1 mi
35 Turn right 65 yd
36 Turn right 97 yd
37 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Thorns Beach covers roughly the same distance, 23 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

264 chargers

M27 Northbound, RownhamsM27 Northbound, Rownhams, SO16 8AP350 kW
M27 Motorway Southbound, SouthamptonM27 Motorway Southbound, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8AP240 kW
18 Test Lane, Southampton18 Test Lane, Southampton150 kW
Passfield Avenue, EastleighPassfield Avenue, Eastleigh, England, SO50 9GL150 kW
361 Shirley Road, Southampton361 Shirley Road, Southampton, England, SO15 3JD120 kW

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Popular destinations close by

Southampton Airport (SOU) → Harefield, Hampshire11 mi · 20 min Southampton Airport (SOU) → Marchwood13 mi · 20 min Southampton Airport (SOU) → Bassett4 mi · 10 min Southampton Airport (SOU) → Upper Shirley4 mi · 10 min Southampton Airport (SOU) → Banister's Park4 mi · 10 min Southampton Airport (SOU) → Sarisbury Green10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Thorns Beach to Southampton Airport (SOU)?: The distance between Thorns Beach and Southampton Airport (SOU) is 23 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Thorns Beach to Southampton Airport (SOU)?: The drive from Thorns Beach to Southampton Airport (SOU) takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Thorns Beach to Southampton Airport (SOU)?: The fastest route from Thorns Beach to Southampton Airport (SOU) covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Southampton Airport (SOU) from Thorns Beach?: Southampton Airport (SOU) lies roughly to the north of Thorns Beach.
Are there charging stations between Thorns Beach and Southampton Airport (SOU)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Thorns Beach to Southampton Airport (SOU), including M27 Northbound, Rownhams (350 kW); M27 Motorway Southbound, Southampton (240 kW); 18 Test Lane, Southampton (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 264.

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