Route from Braintree to South Cambridgeshire

The distance between Braintree and South Cambridgeshire is 43.9 miles. Travel time is 50 minutes.

From: Braintree, County: Essex, England
To: South Cambridgeshire, County: Cambridgeshire, England
43.9 mi , 50 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Braintree to South Cambridgeshire on map



Driving directions from Braintree to South Cambridgeshire

43.9 mi 50 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
21.2 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1309: Cambridge
0.3 mi
28.
Enter Westfield Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A10
34 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A10
2.1 mi
30.
Turn right onto Church Street
0.3 mi
31.
Turn left onto Haslingfield Road
0.3 mi
32.
Continue onto Harston Road
0.6 mi
33.
Continue onto High Street
0.5 mi
34.
Turn right onto Church Street
554 ft
35.
Turn left onto Knapp Rise
221 ft
36.
Turn right to stay on Knapp Rise
82 ft
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You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Braintree to South Cambridgeshire?

The expense of driving from Braintree to South Cambridgeshire, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £7.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £3.85 (£7.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.57 per passenger (£7.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £1.93 per passenger (£7.7 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Braintree to South Cambridgeshire, approximately 5.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 43.91 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £7.7 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Braintree to South Cambridgeshire.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.65 £ (5.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.77 £ (5.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.33 £ (5.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Braintree to South Cambridgeshire

The second route from Braintree to the South Cambridgeshire is 34.7 miles and takes 56 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Braintree to South Cambridgeshire by car?

The cheapest route from Braintree to South Cambridgeshire is the second suggested route (34.7mi, 56min) and costs 6.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Braintree to South Cambridgeshire is the first suggested route (43.9mi, 50min) and costs 7.7 £.

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 South Cambridgeshire?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 43.9mi (distance from Braintree to South Cambridgeshire) and its duration is 50min. The slowest route is 34.7mi, and its duration is 56min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Braintree to South Cambridgeshire 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 South Cambridgeshire?

South Cambridgeshire is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 39 meters above sea level. South Cambridgeshire has coordinates 52.1487594o,0.0480241o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Cambridgeshire from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.