driving to Redhill advice

[almost peckham]

Hello

We have to drive to Redhill on Thursday morning, probably during the rush-hour. Not a journey we would normally do. Any advice on worst/best routes etc. gratefully received. Thanks.

PS. Before anyone starts, it's just a bit too far for two people and a dog to cycle!

[redjam]

I always just go the straightest route through Crystal Palace, Croydon, Purley and Merstham. We've tried various back roads but it never seems to make much difference. It takes exactly an hour on a Sunday but I'd leave an extra half-hour (at least) for a weekday rush hour as it gets very snarled up around Merstham and going into Redhill. But the schools will have broken up by then so it shouldn't be quite as bad as normal. Good luck!