How far is it from Westminster Abbey to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The distance between Westminster Abbey and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 31 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Westminster Abbey to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The drive from Westminster Abbey to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Westminster Abbey to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

The fastest route from Westminster Abbey to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 31 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Westminster Abbey?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south of Westminster Abbey.

Are there charging stations between Westminster Abbey and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Westminster Abbey 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: 11676.

Westminster Abbey London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Distance: 31 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Westminster Abbey to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes about 1 h 10 min via A23. The distance is 31 mi. The straight-line distance is 25 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions50 · 31 mi

1 Depart left onto Dean's Yard 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto Broad Sanctuary 54 yd
3 Turn left onto Great Smith Street 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Marsham Street 1 mi
5 Continue left onto Marsham Street 89 yd
6 Turn right onto John Islip Street 1 mi
7 Turn left onto Bessborough Gardens 123 yd
8 Continue straight onto Vauxhall Bridge 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Bridgefoot 1 mi
10 Keep slightly right onto South Lambeth Road 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left onto South Lambeth Road 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Clapham Road 157 yd
13 Keep slightly left onto Stockwell Road 1 mi

14 Turn left onto Stockwell Park Walk 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Brixton Road 1 mi
16 Continue straight onto Brixton Hill 2 mi
17 Keep slightly right onto Streatham Hill 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Streatham High Road 1 mi
19 Keep slightly left onto Streatham High Road 2 mi
20 Continue straight onto London Road 2 mi
21 Enter rotary straight onto Thornton Road 83 yd
22 Exit rotary straight onto Thornton Road 1 mi
23 Enter rotary left onto Purley Way 52 yd
24 Exit rotary slightly left onto Purley Way 4 mi
25 Continue straight onto Russell Hill Road 1 mi
26 Merge slightly right onto Purley Road 33 yd
27 Keep slightly right onto Brighton Road 38 yd
28 Turn right onto Purley Road 55 yd
29 Keep slightly left onto Brighton Road 2 mi
30 Turn slightly left onto Farthing Way 1 mi
31 Enter roundabout left onto Brighton Road 31 yd
32 Exit roundabout left onto Brighton Road 2 mi
33 Continue straight onto London Road North 1 mi
34 Keep slightly left 9 mi
35 Continue straight 2 mi
36 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
37 Enter rotary straight 1 mi
38 Exit rotary straight 1 mi
39 Enter rotary straight onto Airport Way 103 yd
40 Exit rotary straight onto Airport Way 1 mi
41 Turn slightly left onto Gatwick Way 93 yd
42 Continue left onto Gatwick Way 1 mi
43 At end of road, turn left onto Perimeter Road North 1 mi
44 Turn left onto Racecourse Road 47 yd
45 Turn right onto London Road 2 mi
46 Enter rotary slightly left onto London Road 73 yd
47 Exit rotary straight onto London Road 1 mi
48 Enter rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 96 yd
49 Exit rotary straight onto Old Brighton Road South 1 mi
50 Arrive onto Old Brighton Road South

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The return trip from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Westminster Abbey covers roughly the same distance, 31 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

836 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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Top attractions along the route

St Mary’s Wandsworth Pier
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Chelsea Harbour Pier
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St. George Wharf
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → South Nutfield, Surrey9 mi · 25 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Bandonhill21 mi · 35 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Clapham North28 mi · 55 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Hookwood4 mi · 10 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Roffey9 mi · 15 min London Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Grange, Greater London31 mi · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 October 2026.

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How far is it from Westminster Abbey to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The distance between Westminster Abbey and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 31 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Westminster Abbey to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The drive from Westminster Abbey to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Westminster Abbey to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: The fastest route from Westminster Abbey to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) covers 31 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Westminster Abbey?: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) lies roughly to the south of Westminster Abbey.
Are there charging stations between Westminster Abbey and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Westminster Abbey 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: 11676.

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