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Distance from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester

The distance from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester is 40.2 miles (64.69 kilometers).
You can travel this distance in 42 minutes.
You need 4.02 litres of fuel to travel the distance of 40.2 miles between Southend-on-Sea and Colchester with a car consuming 10 litres per 100 miles.

Latitude and longitude of Colchester

Latitude of Colchester: 51.8969
Longitude of Colchester: 0.890547
The GPS coordinates of Colchester are: 51°54' N, 00°53' E
Colchester is widely regarded as Britain's oldest recorded town and has a history dating back to Roman times. Once the Roman capital of Britain, the city features impressive historical landmarks such as Colchester Castle and ancient city walls. Visitors can explore museums, Roman ruins, and a lively town center with shops and restaurants. The city also has a strong cultural scene and nearby countryside attractions in Essex. Colchester combines deep historical significance with modern urban life.

Most searched destinations from Southend-on-Sea

Below you can find the most frequently searched routes from Southend-on-Sea to other major UK cities, including driving distance and estimated travel time.
City Distance
(miles)
Duration
(hours and minutes)
Chelmsford 19.8 miles 23 min
Basildon 12.2 miles 18 min
Colchester 40.2 miles 42 min
Braintree 31.8 miles 37 min
London 42.1 miles 55 min

Top origin cities searching routes to Colchester

The table below shows the most searched routes to Colchester from other UK cities, with distance and travel time details.
City Distance
(miles)
Duration
(hours and minutes)
Basildon 37.1 miles 36 min
Chelmsford 22.8 miles 23 min
Southend-on-Sea 40.2 miles 42 min
Braintree 16.6 miles 21 min
London 58.8 miles 1 h, 9 min