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Cities Near Braintree

Cities near Braintree, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Chelmsford, Colchester, Harlow. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Braintree, UK is Chelmsford, about 10 mi (17 km) away — roughly 35 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Chelmsford10 mi / 17 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Colchester15 mi / 24 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Harlow20 mi / 32 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Brentwood21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Basildon22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Southend-on-Sea25 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Clacton-on-Sea26 mi / 43 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
Cheshunt28 mi / 45 km54 minDrive/railDay trip
Dagenham28 mi / 45 km54 minDrive/railDay trip
Ipswich29 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Braintree

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Chelmsford, Colchester, Harlow, Brentwood, Basildon. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Braintree include Chelmsford, Colchester, Harlow, Brentwood, Basildon. The closest is Chelmsford, about 10 miles (17 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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