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Cities Near Maidstone

Cities near Maidstone, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Chatham, Gravesend, Royal Tunbridge Wells. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Maidstone, UK is Chatham, about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 26 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
Chatham8 mi / 13 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Gravesend14 mi / 22 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Royal Tunbridge Wells14 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Ashford18 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Bexley20 mi / 32 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Southend-on-Sea21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Basildon21 mi / 34 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Canterbury24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Dagenham25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip
Beckenham25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Maidstone

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Chatham, Gravesend, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Ashford, Bexley. 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 Maidstone include Chatham, Gravesend, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Ashford, Bexley. The closest is Chatham, about 8 miles (13 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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