Ipswich test routes
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Practice routes around Ipswich driving test centre: how long they are, the roads they use, roundabouts and speed limits.
In short: Ipswich has 9 practice routes. A typical route is 9.7 miles and takes about 26 minutes (7.4–13.7 miles, 20–37 minutes). Expect about 17.8 roundabouts per route, more than 97% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (69%), and the roads used most are Nacton Road and Felixstowe Road.
Updated 10 September 2026 · Source: the practice routes in the Driving Test Routes app. How these figures work
Drive these Ipswich routes with turn-by-turn voice directions in the Driving Test Routes app
Ipswich test routes at a glance
Roads that come up most around Ipswich
How many of the 9 practice routes use each road.
Speed limits on the Ipswich routes
Share of the driving distance at each limit.
What to practise for Ipswich
- Roundabout-heavy. 17.8 roundabouts per route, more than 97% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
- Mostly 30 mph town driving (69%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
- Longer drives: a typical route takes 26 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.
Practise every Ipswich route before your test
Test centres near Ipswich
- Clacton-on-Sea test routes · 16.5 miles
- Colchester test routes · 16.6 miles
- Bury St Edmunds test routes · 26.4 miles
- Lowestoft (Mobbs Way) test routes · 37.8 miles
- Chelmsford (Hanbury Road) test routes · 39.1 miles
- Southend-on-Sea test routes · 39.7 miles
Ipswich test routes: questions
How long are the test routes at Ipswich?
The 9 practice routes around Ipswich run 7.4–13.7 miles and take 20–37 minutes, typically 9.7 miles in 26 minutes. That is longer than 75% of UK test centres.
Which roads come up on Ipswich test routes?
The roads that appear most across the practice routes are Nacton Road (9 of 9), Felixstowe Road (9 of 9), Ransomes Way (9 of 9), The Havens (9 of 9), Wentworth Road (9 of 9).
How many roundabouts are on the Ipswich routes?
About 17.8 per route on average. 97% of UK test centres have fewer.
Can I drive the Ipswich test routes with sat nav?
Yes. The Driving Test Routes app has these practice routes with turn-by-turn voice directions, plus mock tests and a score for every drive. It's on the App Store and Google Play.