By Car
Gatwick is 28 miles (45km) south of London, directly linked to the M23 at Junction 9 and to the A23 London-Brighton road. Just a ten minute drive away, the M25 further connects with the UK's extensive road and motorway network.
Postcodes
If you are using a satellite navigation system here are some useful postcodes:
South Terminal: RH6 0RN
North Terminal: RH6 0PJ
Distances to Gatwick by road
| Driving From | Miles |
|---|---|
| Brighton | 28 |
| Cambridge | 96 |
| Chelmsford | 61 |
| Clapham | 25 |
| Croydon | 19 |
| Dartford | 35 |
| Dorking | 13 |
| Guildford | 34 |
| Kingston Upon Thames | 27 |
| London | 28 |
| Portsmouth | 62 |
| Redhill | 7 |
| Tunbridge Wells | 23 |
Use the AA Route Planner for directions to and from the airport.
Petrol stations
There are 24 hour petrol stations at both North and South Terminals.
Drop off and pick up
For more information on drop off and pick up, please see our important forecourt information page.






