Route from Boston to Chelmsford

The distance between Boston and Chelmsford is 118 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

From: Boston, County: Lincolnshire, England
To: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
118 mi , 2 h 8 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Boston to Chelmsford on map



Driving directions from Boston to Chelmsford

118 mi 2 h 8 min
1.
Head southeast on Haven Bank
113 ft
2.
Turn right onto Tower Street
633 ft
3.
Turn right onto Station Street
410 ft
4.
Continue left onto Station Approach
535 ft
5.
Turn left onto Sleaford Road (A52)
155 ft
6.
Continue right onto Queen Street (A52)
636 ft
7.
Continue slightly left onto Liquorpond Street (A52)
554 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Spalding Road (A16)
108 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Spalding Road (A16)
0.6 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A16
84 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A16
585 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A16
132 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A16
0.6 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A16
189 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A16
2.2 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A16
79 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A16
2.8 mi
18.
Enter Sutterton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A16
178 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A16
3.4 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A16
72 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A16
2.4 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A16
91 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A16
1.1 mi
24.
Enter Springfields Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Spalding Bypass (A16)
161 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Spalding Bypass (A16)
0.7 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Spalding Bypass (A16)
134 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Spalding Bypass (A16)
2.4 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Crowland Bypass (A16)
26 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Crowland Bypass (A16)
1.8 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Crowland Bypass (A16)
151 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Crowland Bypass (A16)
6.5 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A16
187 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A16
2.1 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A16
183 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A16
2.5 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Eye Road (A47)
363 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Eye Road (A47)
0.3 mi
38.
Enter Dogsthorpe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Soke Parkway (A47)
455 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Soke Parkway (A47)
3.7 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left onto A47
679 ft
41.
Keep left onto A47
618 ft
42.
Merge right onto Nene Parkway (A1260)
2.2 mi
43.
Enter Hampton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
749 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout
1228 ft
45.
Merge right onto Fletton Parkway (A1139)
2.1 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1(M): The SOUTH
0.3 mi
47.
Merge right onto Great North Road (A1(M))
10.8 mi
48.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
49.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
50.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
51.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
52.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
53.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
55.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
7.2 mi
57.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
58.
Enter Dunmow South Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto B1008
734 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto B1008
4.9 mi
60.
Enter Warners Farm Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Essex Regiment Way (B1008)
64 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (B1008)
1.6 mi
62.
Enter Sheepcotes Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
159 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.7 mi
64.
Enter Wheelers Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
147 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.6 mi
66.
Enter Pratts Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
129 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.5 mi
68.
Enter Channels Drive Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A1016)
172 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A1016)
0.4 mi
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A1016)
211 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A1016)
0.4 mi
72.
Enter Nabbotts Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
252 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
0.3 mi
74.
Enter Lawn Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
108 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
0.4 mi
76.
Keep left onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
0.9 mi
77.
Turn left onto Rectory Lane (B1008)
1271 ft
78.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto New Street (B1008)
147 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto New Street (B1008)
0.3 mi
80.
Turn right onto Victoria Road (A1099)
1149 ft
81.
Turn right onto Duke Street
20 ft
82.
Turn left
218 ft
83.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Boston to Chelmsford by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 20.5 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 10.25 quid each (£20.5 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 6.83 quid (£20.5 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 5.13 quid (£20.5 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Boston and Chelmsford is about 117.51 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 14.2 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (14.2 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 20.5 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Boston to Chelmsford: 20.5 pounds.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Boston to Chelmsford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.1 £ (14.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.73 £ (14.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.55 £ (14.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Boston to Chelmsford

The second route from Boston to the Chelmsford is 126.22 miles and takes 2 hours and 28 minutes.

The third route from Boston to the Chelmsford is 113.38 miles and takes 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Boston to Chelmsford by car?

The cheapest route from Boston to Chelmsford is the third suggested route (113mi, 2h 27min) and costs 19.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Boston to Chelmsford is the first suggested route (118mi, 2h 8min) and costs 20.5 £.

The most expensive route from Boston to Chelmsford is the second suggested route (126mi, 2h 28min) and costs 22 £.

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 Boston to Chelmsford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 118mi (distance from Boston to Chelmsford) and its duration is 2h 8min. The other route is 113mi, and its duration is 2h 27min. The slowest route is 126mi, and its duration is 2h 28min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Boston to Chelmsford by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Boston to Chelmsford. It provides driving directions from Boston to Chelmsford, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Boston - Chelmsford 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 Boston to Chelmsford with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Boston located?

Boston is located in Lincolnshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 7 meters above sea level. Boston has coordinates 52.9789400o,-0.0265770o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Boston from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Chelmsford?

Chelmsford is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 33 meters above sea level. Chelmsford has coordinates 51.7355868o,0.4685497o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chelmsford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.