Truck Directions: Colchester, ESS to Basildon, ESS
Step-by-step driving route from Colchester, ESS to Basildon, ESS.
Route Stats Summary
Reference values are modeled during page build. Use the live planner for current turn-by-turn timing.
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Driving Time
Travel Duration and Local Time
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Reverse Route
Basildon, ESS to Colchester, ESS
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Trip Energy and Cost
Usage is estimated from the modeled route distance. Cost is calculated only when you enter your own price.
Truck Fuel Consumption and Cost
Electric Truck Consumption and Charging
- For an electric truck, this is usually a manageable short trip if the vehicle starts with a strong working charge.
- Likely manageable without a full mid-trip charging stop in mild conditions.
- No local charger POI dataset is attached to this corridor yet, so use the live planner to check exact charging stops.
Distance Details
| Straight-line distance | 45 km 28 miles |
| Driving distance (est.) | 58 km 36 miles |
Route Introduction
This Colchester, ESS to Basildon, ESS page is a reference overview with modeled distance, modeled drive time, and route-specific links. Use the live planner when you need an actual navigable route.
Route Context
- The modeled road distance stays fairly close to the direct gap between Colchester, ESS and Basildon, ESS.
- Colchester, ESS and Basildon, ESS are both listed in Essex, which is another reason to treat this page as a route reference rather than a live guidance result.
Travel Factors
| Reference road distance | 58 km36 mi |
| Modeled from the stored city pair and the site distance estimator. | |
| Reference drive time | 1 hr 23 min |
| This is a continuous driving estimate based on the modeled route length, not a rest-inclusive trip plan. | |
| Modeled planning speed | 48 km/h30 mph |
| Used only to model the reference travel time. It does not reflect live traffic or road conditions. | |
| Urban-delay exposure | Lower |
| Based on the population scale around Colchester, ESS and Basildon, ESS, which can make departure and arrival less predictable than the middle portion of the drive. | |
Practical Travel Tips
- Use the live planner when departure time, closures, incidents, or exact turn-by-turn steps matter.
Cities and Places Along the Route Corridor
Rest Stop Recommendations
No scheduled break recommended Flexible
Places along or near this route corridor appear only when a local OSM-derived corridor dataset is available.
FAQ
How far is Colchester, ESS from Basildon, ESS by road?
The page models the road trip at about 58 km (36 miles). That is a reference estimate, not a live turn-by-turn route result.
What is the straight-line distance between Colchester, ESS and Basildon, ESS?
The direct geographic gap is about 45 km. It is useful as a comparison point, but it is not the same as a drivable route.
How long does it take to drive from Colchester, ESS to Basildon, ESS?
The reference driving time on this page is 1 hr 23 min. It is modeled from distance and endpoint assumptions, so use the live planner for current conditions.
Is this a live navigation route?
No. This page is a reference view built from modeled route data. Use the live planner for current turn-by-turn navigation.
How much fuel or electricity could the Colchester, ESS to Basildon, ESS trip use?
The page estimates usage only. Enter your own fuel or electricity price if you want a trip-cost estimate.
Why can the driving distance differ from the direct distance?
Roads rarely follow the shortest possible line, so a drivable trip is often meaningfully longer than the direct geographic gap.
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Distance page for Colchester, ESS to Basildon, ESS
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Driving from Colchester, ESS to Basildon, ESS
The drive from Colchester, ESS to Basildon, ESS covers approximately 58 km36 miles and typically takes 1 hr 23 min under normal conditions.
Route Overview
- Distance: 58 km36 miles
- Estimated travel time: 1 hr 23 min
Driving Conditions
This route primarily follows major roads and highways. Traffic conditions may vary depending on time of day, especially near urban areas.
Travel Tips
- Allow extra time during peak traffic hours
- Check local traffic conditions before departure