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

The distance between Sunderland and Southend-on-Sea by car is 288 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

How far is Southend-on-Sea from Sunderland? The driving distance is 288 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Sunderland, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: Southend-on-Sea, County: Essex, England
288 mi , 4 h 56 min
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Route from Sunderland to Southend-on-Sea on map



Driving directions from Sunderland to Southend-on-Sea

288 mi 4 h 56 min
1.
Head southeast
73 ft
2.
Make a U-turn onto Middle Street
205 ft
3.
Continue right onto Cumberland Street
383 ft
4.
Merge right onto St. Mary's Boulevard (A183)
0.3 mi
5.
Enter Saint Michael's Way and take the 1st exit onto Saint Michael's Way (A1231)
4 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Saint Michael's Way (A1231)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter Priestman Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stockton Road (A1231)
123 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Stockton Road (A1231)
0.3 mi
9.
Make a slight left onto Park Road (A1231)
637 ft
10.
Turn right onto Burdon Road (A1231)
524 ft
11.
Continue onto Ryhope Road (B1522)
0.4 mi
12.
Continue onto Rowlandson Terrace (B1522)
733 ft
13.
Continue onto Ryhope Road (B1522)
0.5 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ryhope Road (B1522)
36 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Ryhope Road (B1522)
0.6 mi
16.
Turn left onto Salterfen Road (B1405)
415 ft
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St. Nazaire Way (A1018)
209 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Nazaire Way (A1018)
1 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St. Nazaire Way (A1018)
250 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Nazaire Way (A1018)
125 ft
21.
Go straight onto Saint Nazaire Way (A1018)
1132 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Saint Nazaire Way (A1018)
118 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Saint Nazaire Way (A1018)
1261 ft
24.
Enter Stockton Road and take the 1st exit onto Stockton Road (A1018)
15 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Stockton Road (A1018)
0.3 mi
26.
Enter Seaton Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A1018
198 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A1018
1.3 mi
28.
Merge right onto A19
10.3 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
30.
Keep left towards A179: Hartlepool
131 ft
31.
Make a slight right
0.3 mi
32.
Merge right onto A19
34.6 mi
33.
Continue onto A168
6.8 mi
34.
Continue onto A1(M)
25.2 mi
35.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
36.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
38.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
39.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
41.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
43.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
7.2 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
46.
Enter Dunmow South Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto B1008
734 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto B1008
4.9 mi
48.
Enter Warners Farm Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Essex Regiment Way (B1008)
64 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (B1008)
1.6 mi
50.
Enter Sheepcotes Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
159 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.7 mi
52.
Enter Wheelers Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
147 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.6 mi
54.
Enter Pratts Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
129 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.5 mi
56.
Enter Channels Drive Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Channels Drive (A131)
87 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Channels Drive (A131)
0.3 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Channels Drive (A131)
150 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Channels Drive (A131)
0.3 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
113 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
0.6 mi
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
214 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
0.7 mi
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
163 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
0.3 mi
66.
Keep left onto A131 Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
1288 ft
67.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.4 mi
68.
Merge right onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
3.2 mi
69.
Take exit 17 on the left
0.3 mi
70.
Enter Howe Green Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Rettendon Bypass (A130)
188 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Rettendon Bypass (A130)
5.4 mi
72.
Take the ramp on the left
1104 ft
73.
Enter Hawk Hill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Battlesbridge Bypass (A1245)
512 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto Battlesbridge Bypass (A1245)
1.1 mi
75.
Continue onto Chelmsford Road (A1245)
1.2 mi
76.
Enter Carpenters Arms Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chelmsford Road (A1245)
274 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto Chelmsford Road (A1245)
0.8 mi
78.
Enter Fairglen Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A127
44 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto A127
1175 ft
80.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
3.4 mi
81.
Continue onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
1.1 mi
82.
Continue onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.7 mi
83.
Merge right onto Tesco Roundabout
302 ft
84.
Keep left onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.9 mi
85.
Enter Cuckoo Corner and take the 3rd exit onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
211 ft
86.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
0.8 mi
87.
Turn left onto Carnarvon Road
86 ft
88.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Sunderland to Southend-on-Sea?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 50.3 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 25.15 quid each (£50.3 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 16.77 quid per person (£50.3 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 12.58 quid per person (£50.3 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 34.9 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 287.97 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 34.9 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Sunderland to Southend-on-Sea: 50.3 quid.

 

 

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 Sunderland to Southend-on-Sea.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 34.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.45 £ (34.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.63 £ (34.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.73 £ (34.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sunderland to Southend-on-Sea

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Sunderland to Southend-on-Sea covers 299.88 miles and necessitates 5 hours and 7 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Sunderland to Southend-on-Sea is the first suggested route (288mi, 4h 56min) and costs 50.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Sunderland to Southend-on-Sea is the second suggested route (300mi, 5h 7min) and costs 52.3 £.

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 Sunderland to Southend-on-Sea?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 288mi (distance from Sunderland to Southend-on-Sea) and its duration is 4h 56min. The slowest route is 300mi, and its duration is 5h 7min.

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

Sunderland is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 34 meters above sea level. Sunderland has coordinates 54.9068690o,-1.3838010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sunderland 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.