Route from Braintree to Spelthorne

The distance between Braintree and Spelthorne is 84 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

From: Braintree, County: Essex, England
To: Spelthorne, County: Surrey, England
84 mi , 1 h 28 min
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Route from Braintree to Spelthorne on map



Driving directions from Braintree to Spelthorne

84 mi 1 h 28 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 1st exit towards M11: London
11 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout towards M11: London
0.6 mi
25.
Merge left onto M11
13.2 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
27.
Keep right towards M25: (M1
0.7 mi
28.
Merge right onto M25
6.8 mi
29.
Continue onto M25
39.9 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left towards A30: London (W)
1147 ft
31.
Enter Runnymede Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Staines By-Pass (A30)
60 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Staines By-Pass (A30)
1.3 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left
389 ft
34.
Enter Crooked Billet Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A308
396 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A308
1.4 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Staines Road West (A308)
210 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Staines Road West (A308)
1.1 mi
38.
Turn right onto Ashford Road
295 ft
39.
Turn right
43 ft
40.
Keep left at the fork
134 ft
41.
Turn left
0.3 mi
42.
Turn left
106 ft
43.
Turn left
261 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Braintree to Spelthorne?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £14.6. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £7.3 each (£14.6 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £4.87 a head (£14.6 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £3.65 per person (£14.6 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 10.2 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £14.6 total comes from for the trip from Braintree to Spelthorne.
 

 

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 Spelthorne.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.1 £ (10.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.4 £ (10.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.55 £ (10.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Braintree to Spelthorne

The second route from Braintree to the Spelthorne is 81.08 miles and takes 1 hour and 31 minutes.

The third route from Braintree to the Spelthorne is 69.83 miles and takes 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Braintree to Spelthorne is the third suggested route (70mi, 1h 45min) and costs 12.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Braintree to Spelthorne is the second suggested route (81mi, 1h 31min) and costs 14.2 £.

The most expensive route from Braintree to Spelthorne is the first suggested route (84mi, 1h 28min) and costs 14.6 £.

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 Spelthorne?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 84mi (distance from Braintree to Spelthorne) and its duration is 1h 28min. The other route is 81mi, and its duration is 1h 31min. The slowest route is 70mi, and its duration is 1h 45min.

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

Spelthorne is located in Surrey county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 23 meters above sea level. Spelthorne has coordinates 51.4195668o,-0.4580861o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Spelthorne from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.