Route from Southend-on-Sea to Croydon

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Croydon is 48.6 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

From: Southend-on-Sea, County: Essex, England
To: Croydon, County: Greater London, England
48.6 mi , 1 h 7 min
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Route from Southend-on-Sea to Croydon on map



Driving directions from Southend-on-Sea to Croydon

48.6 mi 1 h 7 min
1.
Head east on Carnarvon Road
219 ft
2.
Turn left onto Tunbridge Road
958 ft
3.
Turn right onto Tickfield Avenue
375 ft
4.
Turn left onto Penhurst Avenue
265 ft
5.
Turn left onto East Street (B1015)
867 ft
6.
Turn right onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
0.6 mi
7.
Enter Cuckoo Corner and take the 1st exit onto Prince Avenue (A127)
42 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.9 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left onto A127
0.7 mi
10.
Continue onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
4.5 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto A127
1030 ft
12.
Enter Fairglen Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Canvey Way (A1245)
46 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Canvey Way (A1245)
0.3 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left onto Canvey Way (A1245)
4.7 mi
15.
Continue onto A13
10.3 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left
1146 ft
17.
Enter Mardyke Junction and take the 1st exit
17 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
19.
Keep right at the fork
1096 ft
20.
Merge right onto A282
4.6 mi
21.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
6.6 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards A21: Bromley
0.5 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
845 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
0.8 mi
25.
Enter Hewitts Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A21
365 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A21
1.1 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A21
83 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A21
1.1 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Farnborough Way (A21)
153 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Farnborough Way (A21)
0.5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Farnborough Way (A21)
91 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Farnborough Way (A21)
0.5 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Farnborough Way (A21)
85 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Farnborough Way (A21)
0.5 mi
35.
Continue onto Farnborough Common (A21)
0.7 mi
36.
Make a slight left onto Croydon Road (A232)
263 ft
37.
Keep left onto Croydon Road (A232)
2.3 mi
38.
Make a slight left to stay on Croydon Road
674 ft
39.
Turn left onto Addington Road
1044 ft
40.
Continue straight onto Kent Gate Way (A2022)
1.4 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kent Gate Way (A2022)
297 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Kent Gate Way (A2022)
0.3 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Gravel Hill (A212)
267 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Gravel Hill (A212)
0.9 mi
45.
Go straight onto Coombe Lane (A212)
0.7 mi
46.
Continue onto Coombe Road (A212)
1.2 mi
47.
Turn right onto Park Lane (A212)
0.3 mi
48.
Keep right at the fork
303 ft
49.
Make a slight left onto Park Lane (A212)
313 ft
50.
Go straight onto Croydon Underpass (A212)
0.3 mi
51.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Croydon with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Southend-on-Sea to Croydon. The journey using petrol will set you back 8.4 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 4.2 pounds (£8.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 2.8 pounds (£8.4 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 2.1 pounds (£8.4 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Croydon is approximately 48.56 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 5.9 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (5.9 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 8.4 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Southend-on-Sea to Croydon is 8.4 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve 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.

  4. Elevation Changes: 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.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Southend-on-Sea to Croydon.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.65 £ (5.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.77 £ (5.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.33 £ (5.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Southend-on-Sea to Croydon

The second route from Southend-on-Sea to the Croydon is 48.36 miles and takes 1 hour and 13 minutes.

The third route from Southend-on-Sea to the Croydon is 46.57 miles and takes 1 hour and 11 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Southend-on-Sea to Croydon is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Southend-on-Sea to Croydon is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Southend-on-Sea to Croydon is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Southend-on-Sea to Croydon?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 48.6mi (distance from Southend-on-Sea to Croydon) and its duration is 1h 7min. The other route is 46.6mi, and its duration is 1h 11min. The slowest route is 48.4mi, and its duration is 1h 13min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Southend-on-Sea to Croydon by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Southend-on-Sea to Croydon. It provides driving directions from Southend-on-Sea to Croydon, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Southend-on-Sea - Croydon 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 Southend-on-Sea to Croydon with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Southend-on-Sea located?

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.

What is the location of Croydon?

Croydon is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 58 meters above sea level. Croydon has coordinates 51.3761650o,-0.0982340o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Croydon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.