Distance between Brighton and London
The distance from Brighton to London is 53 miles by road including 16 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes and goes through Westminster, Pyecombe, Sayers Common, Albourne, Hickstead, Slaugham and Handcross.
| Shortest distance by air | 47 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 53.4 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 1 h 14 min |
| Fuel amount | 1.8 gal |
| Fuel cost | 7.1 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Brighton | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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A23 6 mi, 11 min
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| Pyecombe | 6 mi | 11 min | 0.2 gal | |
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A23 2 mi, 02 min
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| Sayers Common | 9 mi | 13 min | 0.3 gal | |
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A23 2 mi, 02 min
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| Hickstead | 11 mi | 16 min | 0.4 gal | |
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A23 5 mi, 05 min
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| Slaugham | 16 mi | 21 min | 0.5 gal | |
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A23 1 mi, 01 min
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| Handcross | 17 mi | 22 min | 0.6 gal | |
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A23 2 mi, 01 min
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| Pease Pottage | 19 mi | 24 min | 0.6 gal | |
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A23 M23 17 mi, 15 min
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| Hooley | 37 mi | 40 min | 1.2 gal | |
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A23 17 mi, 33 min
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| London | 53 mi | 1 h 14 min | 1.3 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Brighton to London?
Fuel cost: 7.1 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 53.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Brighton to London?
Driving time: 1 h 14 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 16 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 14 min
- 16 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 16 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 40 mph = 6 min
- 14 mi with a maximum speed 30 mph = 26 min
- 3 mi with a maximum speed 20 mph = 9 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Brighton to London by land?
The distance between Brighton and London is 53.4 mi by road including 16.2 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Brighton and London respectively.
How far is Brighton to London by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Brighton and London is 47.2 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Brighton and London respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Brighton from London by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 5 min to cover the distance of 47 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 20 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Brighton to London?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 19 min to cover the distance of 47 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 21 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Brighton and London?
The halfway point between Brighton and London is Pease Pottage. It is located about 7 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Pease Pottage to Brighton is 19 mi and driving will take about 24 min. The road between Pease Pottage and London has length 34 mi and will take approximately 49 min.
Where is Brighton in relation to London?
Brighton is located 47 mi south of London.
Brighton has geographic coordinates: latitude 50.82204, longitude -0.13741.
London has geographic coordinates: latitude 51.50732, longitude -0.12766.
Which highway goes from Brighton to London?
The route from Brighton to London follows A23.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- M23: 16 mi