Driving from Gillingham to Croydon
Croydon lies 45 km (28 mi) west of Gillingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 41 min without stops, over roughly 55 km (34 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Gillingham | Croydon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 101,187 | 173,314 |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | ME7–SP8 | CR0–SG8 |
Where to book car hire from Gillingham to Croydon
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Staying in Croydon
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Common questions
How far is Croydon from Gillingham?
45 km (28 mi) in a straight line, west of Gillingham; by road roughly 55 km (34 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gillingham to Croydon by car?
About 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gillingham and Croydon?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.