A22 road

The A22 is a major road in the United Kingdom running between London and Eastbourne. Its route primarily follows a south-south-easterly direction.

The road begins in London, near Purley, and traverses through or bypasses various towns and villages in Surrey and East Sussex including:

• Godstone
• East Grinstead
• Uckfield
• Hailsham

The A22 terminates in Eastbourne, a coastal town in East Sussex.

The road's quality and classification varies along its length. Sections are dual carriageway while others are single carriageway, experiencing congestion during peak travel times, particularly during summer months and weekends due to tourist traffic heading towards the south coast.

Historically, the A22 was a significant route for travel between London and the southeast coast. Improvements and bypasses have been implemented over the years to alleviate congestion and improve traffic flow.