Kettering Southend-on-Sea by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Kettering and Southend-on-Sea by car is 107 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

How far is Southend-on-Sea from Kettering? The driving distance is 107 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Kettering, County: Northamptonshire, England
To: Southend-on-Sea, County: Essex, England
107 mi , 1 h 56 min
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Route from Kettering to Southend-on-Sea on map



Driving directions from Kettering to Southend-on-Sea

107 mi 1 h 56 min
1.
Head west on Northampton Road (A6003)
426 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6003
128 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto A6003
84 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Northampton Road (A6013)
10 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Northampton Road (A6013)
0.3 mi
6.
Turn left onto Northampton Road (A6013)
0.4 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6013
96 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A6013
874 ft
9.
Enter Broughton Interchange and take the 1st exit
105 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
11.
Merge right onto A14
38.1 mi
12.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
13.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
15.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
17.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
7.2 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
20.
Enter Dunmow South Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto B1008
734 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto B1008
4.9 mi
22.
Enter Warners Farm Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Essex Regiment Way (B1008)
64 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (B1008)
1.6 mi
24.
Enter Sheepcotes Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
159 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.7 mi
26.
Enter Wheelers Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
147 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter Pratts Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
129 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.5 mi
30.
Enter Channels Drive Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Channels Drive (A131)
87 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Channels Drive (A131)
0.3 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Channels Drive (A131)
150 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Channels Drive (A131)
0.3 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
113 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
0.6 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
214 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
0.7 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
163 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
0.3 mi
40.
Keep left onto A131 Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
1288 ft
41.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.4 mi
42.
Merge right onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
3.2 mi
43.
Take exit 17 on the left
0.3 mi
44.
Enter Howe Green Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Rettendon Bypass (A130)
188 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Rettendon Bypass (A130)
5.4 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left
1104 ft
47.
Enter Hawk Hill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Battlesbridge Bypass (A1245)
512 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Battlesbridge Bypass (A1245)
1.1 mi
49.
Continue onto Chelmsford Road (A1245)
1.2 mi
50.
Enter Carpenters Arms Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chelmsford Road (A1245)
274 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Chelmsford Road (A1245)
0.8 mi
52.
Enter Fairglen Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A127
44 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A127
1175 ft
54.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
3.4 mi
55.
Continue onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
1.1 mi
56.
Continue onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.7 mi
57.
Merge right onto Tesco Roundabout
302 ft
58.
Keep left onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.9 mi
59.
Enter Cuckoo Corner and take the 3rd exit onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
211 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
0.8 mi
61.
Turn left onto Carnarvon Road
86 ft
62.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Kettering to Southend-on-Sea by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 18.6 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 9.3 quid each (£18.6 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 6.2 quid (£18.6 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 4.65 quid (£18.6 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Kettering and Southend-on-Sea is about 106.85 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 13 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (13 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 18.6 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Kettering to Southend-on-Sea: 18.6 pounds.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Kettering to Southend-on-Sea.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 12.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.45 £ (12.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.3 £ (12.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.23 £ (12.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kettering to Southend-on-Sea

The second route from Kettering to the Southend-on-Sea is 111.93 miles and takes 1 hour and 58 minutes.

The third route from Kettering to the Southend-on-Sea is 112.84 miles and takes 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Kettering to Southend-on-Sea by car?

The cheapest route from Kettering to Southend-on-Sea is the first suggested route (107mi, 1h 56min) and costs 18.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Kettering to Southend-on-Sea is the second suggested route (112mi, 1h 58min) and costs 19.5 £.

The most expensive route from Kettering to Southend-on-Sea is the third suggested route (113mi, 2h 12min) and costs 19.7 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Kettering to Southend-on-Sea?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 107mi (distance from Kettering to Southend-on-Sea) and its duration is 1h 56min. The other route is 112mi, and its duration is 1h 58min. The slowest route is 113mi, and its duration is 2h 12min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Kettering to Southend-on-Sea by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Kettering to Southend-on-Sea. It provides driving directions from Kettering to Southend-on-Sea, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Kettering - Southend-on-Sea route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Kettering to Southend-on-Sea with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Kettering located?

Kettering is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 77 meters above sea level. Kettering has coordinates 52.3963220o,-0.7302490o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kettering from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Southend-on-Sea?

Southend-on-Sea is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Southend-on-Sea has coordinates 51.5459269o,0.7077123o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Southend-on-Sea from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.