Route from London to Southend-on-Sea

The distance between London and Southend-on-Sea is 42.2 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

From: London, County: Greater London, England
To: Southend-on-Sea, County: Essex, England
42.2 mi , 1 h 4 min
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Route from London to Southend-on-Sea on map



Driving directions from London to Southend-on-Sea

42.2 mi 1 h 4 min
1.
Head north on Charing Cross
236 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto Northumberland Avenue (A400)
1176 ft
3.
Turn left onto Victoria Embankment (A3211)
0.8 mi
4.
Continue onto Blackfriars Underpass (A3211)
0.3 mi
5.
Continue onto Upper Thames Street (A3211)
0.7 mi
6.
Continue onto Lower Thames Street (A3211)
1218 ft
7.
Continue onto Byward Street (A3211)
830 ft
8.
Continue onto Tower Hill (A3211)
802 ft
9.
Turn right to stay on Tower Hill (A100)
383 ft
10.
Continue onto A1203
2.6 mi
11.
Merge right onto Aspen Way (A1261)
0.7 mi
12.
Continue onto East India Dock Road Tunnel (A1261)
0.5 mi
13.
Keep right onto Newham Way (A13)
3 mi
14.
Continue onto Alfred's Way (A13)
1.6 mi
15.
Continue towards Tilbury
0.3 mi
16.
Continue onto Ripple Road (A13)
17.8 mi
17.
Continue onto Stanford-le-Hope By-Pass (A13)
5.2 mi
18.
Enter Rayleigh Spur Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Canvey Way (A1245)
271 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Canvey Way (A1245)
0.4 mi
20.
Enter Fairglen Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A127
643 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A127
1175 ft
22.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
3.4 mi
23.
Continue onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
1.1 mi
24.
Continue onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.7 mi
25.
Merge right onto Tesco Roundabout
302 ft
26.
Keep left onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.9 mi
27.
Enter Cuckoo Corner and take the 3rd exit onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
211 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
0.8 mi
29.
Turn left onto Carnarvon Road
86 ft
30.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from London to Southend-on-Sea?

The expense of driving from London to Southend-on-Sea, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £7.3. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £3.65 (£7.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.43 per passenger (£7.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £1.83 per passenger (£7.3 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from London to Southend-on-Sea, approximately 5.1 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 42.15 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £7.3 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from London to Southend-on-Sea.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.3 £ (4.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.53 £ (4.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.15 £ (4.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from London to Southend-on-Sea

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from London to Southend-on-Sea covers 41.08 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 11 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from London to Southend-on-Sea is the second suggested route (41.1mi, 1h 11min) and costs 7.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from London to Southend-on-Sea is the first suggested route (42.2mi, 1h 4min) and costs 7.3 £.

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 London to Southend-on-Sea?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 42.2mi (distance from London to Southend-on-Sea) and its duration is 1h 4min. The slowest route is 41.1mi, and its duration is 1h 11min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from London to Southend-on-Sea by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from London to Southend-on-Sea. It provides driving directions from London to Southend-on-Sea, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the London - 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 London 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 London located?

London is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. London has coordinates 51.5073509o,-0.1277583o. RouteCalculator provides a map of London 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.