[quote author=Altezza-Dan link=topic=8257.msg98593#msg98593 date=1215702997]
Anyone ever drive it? How long does it take realistically? says 4hr 30min on Google maps for 280miles
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A little optimistic @ 4:30 there Dan, you should try a reputable website like the AA!
They time it @ 5:21 but even then you would have to be planning on missing out on heavy traffic/rush hour in Birmingham coz thats a nightmare (yes even on the motorway).
And if its south london then forget about trying to judge a time, the m25 ringroad is a giant carpark.