Route from Braintree to Dudley

The distance between Braintree and Dudley is 150 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

From: Braintree, County: Essex, England
To: Dudley, County: West Midlands, England
150 mi , 2 h 33 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Braintree to Dudley on map



Driving directions from Braintree to Dudley

150 mi 2 h 33 min
1.
Head northeast
145 ft
2.
Continue onto Bocking End
820 ft
3.
Continue onto The Causeway
730 ft
4.
Turn right onto Courtauld Road
0.3 mi
5.
Keep right onto Coggeshall Road (B1256)
126 ft
6.
Turn right onto Railway Street (B1256)
0.3 mi
7.
Turn right onto South Street (B1256)
0.4 mi
8.
Continue onto St Michaels Road (B1256)
920 ft
9.
Continue onto London Road
0.5 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road
64 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road
455 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road
140 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road
316 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit
170 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout
1212 ft
16.
Keep right at the fork
202 ft
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards A120
226 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout towards A120
0.4 mi
19.
Merge right onto A120
14.2 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left onto A120
0.3 mi
21.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
268 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.5 mi
23.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
1087 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout
538 ft
25.
Continue straight
1227 ft
26.
Merge right onto M11
27.9 mi
27.
Merge right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
13.7 mi
28.
Continue onto A14
44.2 mi
29.
Continue onto M6
22.8 mi
30.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
31.
Keep left onto M5
3.1 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
0.3 mi
33.
Enter West Bromwich Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Kenrick Way (A4252)
368 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Kenrick Way (A4252)
0.3 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Kenrick Way (A4182)
423 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Kenrick Way (A4182)
0.6 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kelvin Way (A4182)
263 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Kelvin Way (A4182)
104 ft
39.
Make a slight left to stay on Kelvin Way (A4182)
0.7 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bromford Lane (A4034)
119 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Bromford Lane (A4034)
423 ft
42.
Continue onto Bromford Road (A4034)
0.4 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Oldbury Ringway (A4034)
64 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Oldbury Ringway (A4034)
698 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Dudley Road (A457)
208 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Dudley Road (A457)
0.5 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dudley Road East (A457)
68 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Dudley Road East (A457)
0.5 mi
49.
Keep left onto Dudley Road West (A4033)
0.7 mi
50.
Continue onto Tividale Road (A4033)
0.3 mi
51.
Make a slight right to stay on Tividale Road (A4033)
57 ft
52.
Continue onto Birmingham Road (A461)
0.5 mi
53.
Enter Castle Gate Island and take the 2nd exit onto Castle Hill (A459)
230 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Castle Hill (A459)
0.3 mi
55.
Continue slightly right onto The Broadway (A459)
370 ft
56.
Turn left onto Tower Street
104 ft
57.
Turn left onto Green Man Entry
178 ft
58.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Braintree to Dudley by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £26.2. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £13.1 (£26.2/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £8.73 (£26.2/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £6.55 (£26.2/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 150.1 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 150.1 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 18.2 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 18.2 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £26.2.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Braintree to Dudley amounts to £26.2.

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Braintree to Dudley.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.1 £ (18.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.07 £ (18.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.55 £ (18.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Braintree to Dudley

The second route from Braintree to the Dudley is 145.76 miles and takes 2 hours and 43 minutes.

The third route from Braintree to the Dudley is 153.23 miles and takes 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Braintree to Dudley by car?

The cheapest route from Braintree to Dudley is the second suggested route (146mi, 2h 43min) and costs 25.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Braintree to Dudley is the first suggested route (150mi, 2h 33min) and costs 26.2 £.

The most expensive route from Braintree to Dudley is the third suggested route (153mi, 3h 12min) and costs 26.8 £.

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 Braintree to Dudley?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 150mi (distance from Braintree to Dudley) and its duration is 2h 33min. The other route is 146mi, and its duration is 2h 43min. The slowest route is 153mi, and its duration is 3h 12min.

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

Where is Braintree located?

Braintree is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 73 meters above sea level. Braintree has coordinates 51.8800870o,0.5509269o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Braintree from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Dudley?

Dudley is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 200 meters above sea level. Dudley has coordinates 52.5122550o,-2.0811120o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dudley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.