Route from Braintree to St Edmundsbury

The distance between Braintree and St Edmundsbury is 30.2 miles. Travel time is 46 minutes.

From: Braintree, County: Essex, England
To: St Edmundsbury, County: Suffolk, England
30.2 mi , 46 min
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Route from Braintree to St Edmundsbury on map



Driving directions from Braintree to St Edmundsbury

30.2 mi 46 min
1.
Head northeast
145 ft
2.
Continue onto Bocking End
820 ft
3.
Continue onto The Causeway
730 ft
4.
Continue onto Bradford Street
0.4 mi
5.
Make a slight right onto Convent Hill (B1053)
0.4 mi
6.
Continue onto Broad Road (B1053)
0.6 mi
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Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Broad Road (A131)
72 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Broad Road (A131)
0.4 mi
9.
Continue onto High Garrett (A131)
0.7 mi
10.
Continue slightly right onto Halstead Road (A131)
1.5 mi
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Continue onto Pennypot Corner (A131)
1253 ft
12.
Continue slightly left onto Bournebridge Hill (A131)
0.7 mi
13.
Continue onto Mount Hill (A131)
0.7 mi
14.
Continue slightly right onto Trinity Street (A131)
951 ft
15.
Turn right onto Bridge Street (A131)
0.3 mi
16.
Continue onto Head Street (A131)
1305 ft
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Continue onto Sudbury Road (A131)
3.4 mi
18.
Continue onto Catley Cross; Sudbury Road (A131)
994 ft
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Continue slightly left onto Long Gardens (A131)
0.4 mi
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Continue onto Sudbury Road (A131)
1.5 mi
21.
Continue onto Bulmer Tye (A131)
1 mi
22.
Continue onto Ballingdon Hill (A131)
0.6 mi
23.
Continue onto Ballingdon Street (A131)
0.3 mi
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Continue onto Cross Street (A131)
1029 ft
25.
Continue onto Stour Street (A131)
475 ft
26.
Merge left onto Gregory Street (A131)
1118 ft
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Continue onto Gainsborough Road (A131)
593 ft
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Keep left onto Melford Road (A131)
1.1 mi
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Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Long Melford Bypass (A134)
152 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Long Melford Bypass (A134)
3.1 mi
31.
Continue onto High Street (A134)
0.5 mi
32.
Continue onto Bridge Street (A134)
1.1 mi
33.
Continue onto Bury Road (A134)
8.1 mi
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Turn left
0.5 mi
35.
Turn right onto Nowton Road
1.1 mi
36.
Turn right onto Mayfield Road
260 ft
37.
Go straight onto Nowton Road
254 ft
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Turn right onto Bury Park Drive
314 ft
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Turn right onto Victory Close
87 ft
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You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Braintree to St Edmundsbury?

The expense of driving from Braintree to St Edmundsbury, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £5.3. 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 £2.65 (£5.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £1.77 per passenger (£5.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £1.33 per passenger (£5.3 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 St Edmundsbury, approximately 3.7 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 30.2 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 £5.3 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.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Braintree to St Edmundsbury.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 3.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.85 £ (3.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.23 £ (3.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.93 £ (3.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Braintree to St Edmundsbury

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Braintree to St Edmundsbury covers 34.57 miles and necessitates 52 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Braintree to St Edmundsbury by car?

The cheapest route from Braintree to St Edmundsbury is the first suggested route (30.2mi, 46min) and costs 5.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Braintree to St Edmundsbury is the second suggested route (34.6mi, 52min) and costs 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 St Edmundsbury?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 30.2mi (distance from Braintree to St Edmundsbury) and its duration is 46min. The slowest route is 34.6mi, and its duration is 52min.

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

St Edmundsbury is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 44 meters above sea level. St Edmundsbury has coordinates 52.2314824o,0.7274684o. RouteCalculator provides a map of St Edmundsbury from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.