You have already decided to put some things into storage. What is nagging at you now is a smaller, quieter question: is Leatherhead actually near enough, or have you picked the option that is a bit too far to be sensible? It is a fair thing to wonder before you commit. So let us settle it with the real road and the real time, not a guess.
Already decided on Leatherhead and just want the route? Jump straight to “The A24 Route, Step by Step” below.
Still deciding whether the extra distance is worth it? Head to “Does the Extra Few Minutes Matter?”
Ready to book? Skip to “Getting Your Unit Sorted” at the end.
Is Leatherhead Really a Hassle to Get to From Epsom?
No. Leatherhead sits a short way down the A24, the same road most Epsom drivers already know from trips to Ashtead, Dorking or Horsham. It is not a detour onto somewhere unfamiliar, just a longer run on a road you have probably already driven for other reasons. That answers the real question underneath the worry: a different town, or a further stop on the one you already know?
What follows is the exact route to Wigwam Self Storage Leatherhead, the honest time it takes, and why that time rarely matters once you know how often you will actually make the trip.
The A24 Route, Step by Step
The route is a single, straightforward line down the A24, with no fiddly turns until you are almost there.
Which road do I take?
Head south or southwest out of Epsom on the A24. You will pass through Ashtead, and the road carries on towards Leatherhead from there, the same stretch used for journeys further out to Dorking and Horsham.
How do I find the site once I’m close?
Look for the Plough Roundabout, easy to spot by The Plough pub on the corner, and take the turn signposted for Business Park 8. Turn onto Barnett Wood Lane, past the Honda and Volvo garages, and Wigwam sits at the end of the business park, on the right, in Unit 1D. Nothing further to work out once you have made that last turn.
How Long Does the Drive Take?
Typically around 10 to 15 minutes, covering roughly 5 to 6 miles, in ordinary off-peak traffic. That is a range on purpose: journey times on any A24 run out of Epsom shift with traffic and roadworks, like any local drive does. For a live, right-now estimate before you set off, a mapping app’s own routing gives the most current picture. A range you can trust beats a precise-sounding figure that only holds up on a good day.
Does the Extra Few Minutes Matter?
Not really, and here is why. A few extra minutes on a trip you will make occasionally, not daily, is not something worth weighing heavily. Storage is not a commute.
Storing for months, visiting rarely: does the drive add up?
Think about how often you would actually make this journey: moving things in, an occasional retrieval, then moving out when you are ready. Against a hyper-local option, the round trip to Leatherhead and back might add perhaps 20 to 30 minutes in total. Spread across a handful of visits over months, that is a rounding error against the errand itself, not a real cost. If you would rather make the call and get on with the job that brought you here, clearing a house, freeing up the garage, this is the one decision you can settle in five minutes and never revisit.
Take a look at what is available at Leatherhead before you commit.
What You’ll Find When You Arrive
Can I get to my unit whenever I like?
Access runs from 6am to 10pm, every day, using smart entry rather than waiting on anyone to let you in. That is a generous window for fitting round a working day or a weekend, but not a round-the-clock one.
What if I need help in person?
The office is staffed Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, and Saturday 9am to 2pm, closed on Sundays. Outside those hours the site itself is unmanned, which is standard for Wigwam. If a courier or third party is collecting or dropping something off on your behalf, someone from your own business needs to be there with them.
Why Leatherhead Is Still the Right Call
The road is direct, the time is honest, and the extra minutes barely register against how rarely you will make the trip. You checked before you committed rather than guessing, which is the difference between a decision and a shrug. That leaves the real question resting on the site itself, not the drive to get there.
What does Wigwam Self Storage Leatherhead actually offer?
For the full picture on unit sizes and how to book, that detail lives on the Leatherhead location page rather than here. This page’s job was simply to answer the “is the drive a problem” question. It isn’t.
Getting Your Unit Sorted
You now know the road, the time, and what to expect when you arrive. The next step is checking availability and getting a quote for the size you need, which takes a couple of minutes at quote.wigwamstorage.co.uk. Or head back to Wigwam Self Storage Leatherhead first if you would like to see the site in full before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It is a single run down the A24 through Ashtead, then a turn at the Plough Roundabout onto Barnett Wood Lane. No fiddly turns and no unfamiliar roads.
Around 10 to 15 minutes, roughly 5 to 6 miles, in ordinary off-peak traffic. Check a live mapping app for the current picture before you set off, since traffic and roadworks shift the exact time.
Access runs from 6am to 10pm, every day, using smart entry. The office itself is staffed Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm, closed Sundays, for anything you would rather sort out in person.
