Route from Alloa to Colchester

The distance between Alloa and Colchester is 439 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

From: Alloa, County: Clackmannanshire, Scotland
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
439 mi , 7 h 31 min
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Route from Alloa to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Alloa to Colchester

439 mi 7 h 31 min
1.
Head southwest on West Vennel
567 ft
2.
Turn right onto Stripehead
302 ft
3.
Continue slightly left onto Bedford Place
395 ft
4.
Turn right onto Ludgate
1040 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Claremont (A907)
90 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Claremont (A907)
554 ft
7.
Keep left onto A907
0.6 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A907
220 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A907
1.8 mi
10.
Enter Dumyat Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A907
201 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A907
341 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A907
62 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A907
0.7 mi
14.
Enter Blackgrange Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alloa Road (A907)
143 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Alloa Road (A907)
1.1 mi
16.
Enter Manor Powis Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A91
64 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A91
1.2 mi
18.
Enter Muirton Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A91
76 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A91
0.5 mi
20.
Enter Millhall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A91
186 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A91
0.9 mi
22.
Enter Skeoch Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A91
73 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A91
0.6 mi
24.
Enter Greenyards Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A91
189 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A91
0.3 mi
26.
Enter Greencornhills Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pirnhall Road (A91)
275 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Pirnhall Road (A91)
0.8 mi
28.
Enter Bannockburn Interchange and take the 3rd exit
932 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout
0.7 mi
30.
Merge left onto M80
12.4 mi
31.
Keep left onto M73
6.4 mi
32.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
33.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
34.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
35.
Continue onto M6
27.7 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards A66
1017 ft
37.
Keep right towards A66
233 ft
38.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Scotch Corner
315 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
0.6 mi
40.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Scotch Corner
499 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
20.3 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left onto A66
801 ft
43.
Turn left onto New Road (B6276)
677 ft
44.
Turn right onto Main Street (B6276)
0.5 mi
45.
Turn left onto B6276
12.6 mi
46.
Make a slight right
0.4 mi
47.
Turn right onto B6277
10 mi
48.
Turn left onto A66
5.3 mi
49.
Continue onto A66
6.4 mi
50.
Continue onto A66
644 ft
51.
Enter Scotch Corner and take the 3rd exit towards A1(M): The South
997 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The South
47.5 mi
53.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
54.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
55.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
56.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
57.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
58.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
59.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
61.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
17 mi
63.
Enter Galleys Corner Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
133 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
0.9 mi
65.
Enter Marks Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
267 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
3.4 mi
67.
Continue onto Coggeshall Bypass (A120)
2.4 mi
68.
Continue onto Colchester Road (A120)
1 mi
69.
Continue onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
2.3 mi
70.
Enter Marks Tey Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A120
127 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
858 ft
72.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
2.8 mi
73.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
74.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
76.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
78.
Make a slight left
236 ft
79.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
80.
Turn left
60 ft
81.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Alloa to Colchester by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £76. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £38 (£76/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £25.33 per person (£76/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £19 per person (£76/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 438.52 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 438.52 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 53.2 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 53.2 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total comes to £76.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Alloa to Colchester amounts to £76.

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Alloa to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 48 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24 £ (48/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16 £ (48/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12 £ (48/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Alloa to Colchester

The second route from Alloa to the Colchester is 459.96 miles and takes 7 hours and 39 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Alloa to Colchester by car?

The cheapest route from Alloa to Colchester is the first suggested route (439mi, 7h 31min) and costs 76 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Alloa to Colchester is the second suggested route (460mi, 7h 39min) and costs 79.7 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Alloa to Colchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 439mi (distance from Alloa to Colchester) and its duration is 7h 31min. The slowest route is 460mi, and its duration is 7h 39min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Alloa to Colchester by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Alloa to Colchester. It provides driving directions from Alloa to Colchester, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Alloa - Colchester route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Alloa to Colchester with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Alloa located?

Alloa is located in Clackmannanshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Alloa has coordinates 56.1140730o,-3.7918960o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Alloa from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Colchester?

Colchester is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Colchester has coordinates 51.8959270o,0.8918740o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Colchester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.