M25, clockwise or anticlockwise?

[melchett]

People, I need to get to Gatwick tomorrow morning for 9am. I will get on the M25 at J22, but which way round is best? The route planner shows only a difference of 3 miles! There are roadworks both ways, anti clock J18-16 and clockwise, can anyone give suggestions as to whicy way me be the most reliable?

BTW im going here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaElH0EHjIs

[essexhsv]

I would go clockwise because there are major road works around the M40/Heathrow area and have been through there a few times over the last week which was a pain in the arse and most of the time was doing 5mph.
But theres a 50mph limit at the M11 but it flows much better and it clear a from there all the way to the M23
Have a great holiday

[MadMaxHSV]

hmmmm, I would say anti-clockwise.
Clock-wise you hit the works through the tunnels, and the dartford crossing which can back-up. Plus you'll save two quid

edit:
Ok forgot the M40 works, but generally ok you'll just get stuck at 50.

Edited by MadMaxHSV on Tuesday 15th December 17:32

[007 VXR]

i would just leave very early and miss the rush hour altogether and have breakfast at the airport
i would say go dartford way as you would be better off in light traffic then heathrow way ... imo ..have a good holiday

[melchett]

Not the most interesting thread this is it?



Thats better.

[crisisjez]

Soph went M3/M25 clockwise to visit her folks yesterday off at J28 and also came back clockwise (over the bridge) and said coming home was about 20 mins quicker (Both journeys at identical times on each day)