Route from Blackwood to Colchester

The distance between Blackwood and Colchester is 226 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

From: Blackwood, County: Newport, Wales
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
226 mi , 3 h 49 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Blackwood to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Blackwood to Colchester

226 mi 3 h 49 min
1.
Head north on High Street (B4251)
0.3 mi
2.
Turn left onto High Street (B4251)
613 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4048
337 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
940 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
332 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.6 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
166 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.3 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4048
171 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.6 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
169 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
205 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A472
26 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.5 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pant Road (A467)
135 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Pant Road (A467)
1.1 mi
17.
Keep right onto A472
4.7 mi
18.
Keep left onto A472
0.8 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4042
536 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
483 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
250 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
1.3 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
175 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
0.8 mi
27.
Enter Llantarnam Bypass and take the 1st exit onto Llantarnam Bypass (A4042)
199 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Llantarnam Bypass (A4042)
1.1 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto A4042
1.4 mi
30.
Enter Grove Park Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4042
49 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1248 ft
32.
Take the ramp onto M4
8.2 mi
33.
Keep right onto M4
111 mi
34.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
35.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
36.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 mi
37.
Keep right onto M25
36.1 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left onto M25
1308 ft
39.
Keep left onto M25
4.5 mi
40.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
1180 ft
41.
Continue onto Mountnessing By-Pass (A12)
0.4 mi
42.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
3 mi
43.
Continue onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.3 mi
44.
Continue onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
9.2 mi
45.
Continue onto Boreham Bypass (A12)
2.4 mi
46.
Continue onto Hatfield Peverel Bypass (A12)
4.6 mi
47.
Continue onto London Road (A12)
10.4 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
49.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
51.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
53.
Make a slight left
236 ft
54.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
55.
Turn left
60 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Blackwood to Colchester by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 39.2 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 143 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £19.6 (equivalent to 39.2/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 13.07 pounds (39.2/3) per passenger.
9.8 pounds (39.2/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(226.11 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per litre for fuel equals 39.2 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)27.4 litres are consumed (226.11 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 27.4 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 27.4 litres x 143 pence per litre, or 39.2 pounds

39.2 pounds for fuel to get from Blackwood to Colchester
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Blackwood to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.35 £ (24.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.23 £ (24.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.18 £ (24.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Blackwood to Colchester

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Blackwood to Colchester covers 218.12 miles and necessitates 4 hours and 29 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Blackwood to Colchester is the second suggested route (218mi, 4h 29min) and costs 37.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Blackwood to Colchester is the first suggested route (226mi, 3h 49min) and costs 39.2 £.

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 Blackwood to Colchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 226mi (distance from Blackwood to Colchester) and its duration is 3h 49min. The slowest route is 218mi, and its duration is 4h 29min.

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Where is Blackwood located?

Blackwood is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 172 meters above sea level. Blackwood has coordinates 51.6689350o,-3.1957870o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackwood 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.