Route from Watford to Southend-on-Sea

The distance between Watford and Southend-on-Sea is 59.1 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

From: Watford, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: Southend-on-Sea, County: Essex, England
59.1 mi , 1 h 7 min
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Route from Watford to Southend-on-Sea on map



Driving directions from Watford to Southend-on-Sea

59.1 mi 1 h 7 min
1.
Head south on Gladstone Road
233 ft
2.
Turn right onto Stanley Road
447 ft
3.
Turn left onto Grosvenor Road
358 ft
4.
Turn left onto Beechen Grove (A411)
1223 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
75 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
0.7 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
137 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
0.8 mi
9.
Enter Berrygrove Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards M1 North: The North
435 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout towards M1 North: The North
0.3 mi
11.
Merge right onto M1
2.1 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards A405: St Albans
0.3 mi
13.
Make a slight left onto M1
215 ft
14.
Merge right onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.8 mi
15.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 3rd exit towards M25: Stansted
582 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout towards M25: Stansted
33.4 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A127: Southend
0.4 mi
18.
Enter Cranham Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A127: Basildon
143 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout towards A127: Basildon
0.3 mi
20.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
15.7 mi
21.
Continue onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
1.1 mi
22.
Continue onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.7 mi
23.
Merge right onto Tesco Roundabout
302 ft
24.
Keep left onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.9 mi
25.
Enter Cuckoo Corner and take the 3rd exit onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
211 ft
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Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
0.8 mi
27.
Turn left onto Carnarvon Road
86 ft
28.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Watford to Southend-on-Sea with petrol?

Driving from Watford to Southend-on-Sea costs £10.3 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £5.15 per person. With three passengers, it's £3.43 per person, and with four passengers, it's £2.58 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 7.2 liters of fuel. This results in a £10.3 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

Some things that affect car fuel consumption are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel consumption.

  3. Tire Pressure: Improperly inflated tires can increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Maintaining proper tire pressure helps optimize fuel efficiency.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system can increase engine load and fuel consumption, especially in stop-and-go traffic or during city driving. Minimizing AC usage when possible can help reduce fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Watford to Southend-on-Sea.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.6 £ (7.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.4 £ (7.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.8 £ (7.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Watford to Southend-on-Sea

The most time-consuming route from Watford to Southend-on-Sea spans a distance of 55.67 miles and requires a travel time of 1 hour and 19 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Watford to Southend-on-Sea is the second suggested route (55.7mi, 1h 19min) and costs 9.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Watford to Southend-on-Sea is the first suggested route (59.1mi, 1h 7min) and costs 10.3 £.

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 Watford to Southend-on-Sea?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 59.1mi (distance from Watford to Southend-on-Sea) and its duration is 1h 7min. The slowest route is 55.7mi, and its duration is 1h 19min.

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Where is Watford located?

Watford is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Watford has coordinates 51.6564890o,-0.3903200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Watford 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.