Route from Braintree to Melton

The distance between Braintree and Melton is 116 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and .

From: Braintree, County: Essex, England
To: Melton, County: Leicestershire, England
116 mi , 2 h
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Route from Braintree to Melton on map



Driving directions from Braintree to Melton

116 mi 2 h
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
314 ft
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
44.6 mi
30.
Turn left onto Heath Lane
2.9 mi
31.
Continue slightly right onto Ten Acre Lane
0.4 mi
32.
Turn left onto Gorse Lane
2.4 mi
33.
Turn left onto A607
4.1 mi
34.
Turn right onto Goadby Road
571 ft
35.
Continue onto Waltham Road
0.7 mi
36.
Turn left onto Main Street
0.9 mi
37.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Braintree to Melton with petrol?

Driving from Braintree to Melton costs £20.2 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £10.1 per person. With three passengers, it's £6.73 per person, and with four passengers, it's £5.05 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 14.1 liters of fuel. This results in a £20.2 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Braintree to Melton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7 £ (14/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.67 £ (14/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.5 £ (14/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Braintree to Melton

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Braintree to Melton covers 119.39 miles and necessitates 2 hours and 20 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Braintree to Melton is the first suggested route (116mi, 2h ) and costs 20.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Braintree to Melton is the second suggested route (119mi, 2h 20min) and costs 20.8 £.

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 Melton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 116mi (distance from Braintree to Melton) and its duration is 2h . The slowest route is 119mi, and its duration is 2h 20min.

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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 Melton?

Melton is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 133 meters above sea level. Melton has coordinates 52.8282784o,-0.8432685o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Melton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.