Braintree Luton by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Braintree and Luton by car is 56.7 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

How far is Luton from Braintree? The driving distance is 56.7 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Braintree, County: Essex, England
To: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
56.7 mi , 1 h 12 min
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Route from Braintree to Luton on map



Driving directions from Braintree to Luton

56.7 mi 1 h 12 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 2nd exit onto A120
800 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
1.4 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bishop's Stortford Bypass (A120)
336 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Bishop's Stortford Bypass (A120)
2.3 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Hadham Road (A120)
460 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Hadham Road (A120)
0.4 mi
29.
Enter Hadham Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Little Hadham Bypass (A120)
220 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Little Hadham Bypass (A120)
2.4 mi
31.
Enter Tilekiln Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A120
235 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
3.5 mi
33.
Take the ramp
579 ft
34.
Merge right onto A10
6.4 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left
1210 ft
36.
Enter Rush Green Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
1176 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
0.8 mi
38.
Enter Foxholes Roundabout (aka Lancaster Roundabout) and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A414)
226 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A414)
0.5 mi
40.
Enter London Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Gascoyne Way (A414)
41 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Gascoyne Way (A414)
0.3 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A414
197 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
0.4 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A414
94 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
1217 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A414
117 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
0.6 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A414
136 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
2.1 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hatfield Road (A414)
156 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Hatfield Road (A414)
0.9 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hertford Road (A414)
239 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Hertford Road (A414)
2.6 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
204 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
971 ft
56.
Enter Jack Olding's Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A6129
504 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A6129
0.4 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B653
17 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto B653
547 ft
60.
Enter Brocket Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Coopers Green Lane
68 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Coopers Green Lane
0.4 mi
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Green Lanes
91 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Green Lanes
0.7 mi
64.
Turn left onto Marford Road (B653)
2.1 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cory-Wright Way (B653)
155 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Cory-Wright Way (B653)
0.8 mi
67.
Continue onto Codicote Road (B653)
1098 ft
68.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B653
84 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto B653
6.3 mi
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B653
70 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto B653
144 ft
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Gipsy Lane (B653)
92 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Gipsy Lane (B653)
0.4 mi
74.
Continue slightly right onto Windmill Road (B653)
492 ft
75.
Continue slightly left onto A505
1205 ft
76.
Enter St Marys Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A505
191 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto A505
0.4 mi
78.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A505
238 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto A505
1290 ft
80.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Braintree to Luton by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 9.9 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 4.95 quid each (£9.9 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 3.3 quid (£9.9 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 2.48 quid (£9.9 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 Braintree and Luton is about 56.66 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 6.9 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 (6.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 9.9 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Braintree to Luton: 9.9 pounds.
 

 

How much petrol a car uses depends in large part on the driver's habits. In this way: 

Increased fuel consumption might be a result of aggressive driving practices, including quick acceleration and frequent hard braking. More fuel efficiency is achieved with smooth, progressive acceleration and deceleration. 
Increased aerodynamic drag causes fuel consumption to rise with increasing speed. One way to save petrol is to keep your speed modest and constant. 
Leaving the engine running when stopped or waiting wastes petrololine; this is known as idling. To save petrol, turn off the engine when you're not moving for a long time. 
Using the Air Conditioner: Using the air conditioner at its highest setting can lead to an increase in fuel usage. You may conserve fuel by using the air conditioner rarely and by choosing natural ventilation when you can. 
Overloading: The engine has to work harder to move large goods or extraneous objects around, which increases fuel consumption. Fuel economy can be enhanced by reducing excess weight.

Diesel cost from Braintree to Luton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.45 £ (6.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.3 £ (6.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.73 £ (6.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Braintree to Luton

The most time-consuming route from Braintree to Luton spans a distance of 67.58 miles and requires a travel time of 1 hour and 12 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Braintree to Luton is the first suggested route (56.7mi, 1h 12min) and costs 9.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Braintree to Luton is the second suggested route (68mi, 1h 12min) and costs 11.8 £.

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 Luton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 56.7mi (distance from Braintree to Luton) and its duration is 1h 12min. The slowest route is 68mi, and its duration is 1h 12min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Braintree to Luton by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Braintree to Luton. It provides driving directions from Braintree to Luton, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Braintree - Luton 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 Luton 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 Luton?

Luton is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Luton has coordinates 51.8786707o,-0.4200255o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Luton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.