Route from Bristol to Colchester

The distance between Bristol and Colchester is 191 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

From: Bristol, County: Bristol, England
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
191 mi , 3 h 10 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Bristol to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Bristol to Colchester

191 mi 3 h 10 min
1.
Head southeast on East Tucker Street
100 ft
2.
Turn left onto Saint Philip's Bridge
864 ft
3.
Take the ramp on the left onto Temple Way (A4044)
414 ft
4.
Enter Old Market Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bond Street South (A4044)
167 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Bond Street South (A4044)
791 ft
6.
Merge right onto Bond Street South (A4044)
493 ft
7.
Make a slight left to stay on Bond Street South (A4044)
180 ft
8.
Turn right onto Newfoundland Circus
385 ft
9.
Keep left onto Newfoundland Way (A4032)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto M32
4.6 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4
1157 ft
12.
Merge right onto M4
95 mi
13.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
14.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
15.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 mi
16.
Keep right onto M25
36.1 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left onto M25
1308 ft
18.
Keep left onto M25
4.5 mi
19.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
1180 ft
20.
Continue onto Mountnessing By-Pass (A12)
0.4 mi
21.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
3 mi
22.
Continue onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.3 mi
23.
Continue onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
9.2 mi
24.
Continue onto Boreham Bypass (A12)
2.4 mi
25.
Continue onto Hatfield Peverel Bypass (A12)
4.6 mi
26.
Continue onto London Road (A12)
10.4 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
28.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
30.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
32.
Make a slight left
236 ft
33.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
34.
Turn left
60 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Bristol to Colchester by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £33. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £16.5 (£33/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £11 (£33/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £8.25 (£33/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 190.5 miles, this computation entails multiplying 190.5 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 23.1 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 23.1 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £33.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Bristol to Colchester stands at £33.

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Bristol to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.45 £ (20.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.97 £ (20.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.23 £ (20.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bristol to Colchester

The slowest route from Bristol to the Colchester is 185.46 miles and takes 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Bristol to Colchester by car?

The cheapest route from Bristol to Colchester is the second suggested route (185mi, 3h 57min) and costs 32.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bristol to Colchester is the first suggested route (191mi, 3h 10min) and costs 33 £.

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 Bristol to Colchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 191mi (distance from Bristol to Colchester) and its duration is 3h 10min. The slowest route is 185mi, and its duration is 3h 57min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Bristol to Colchester by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Bristol to Colchester. It provides driving directions from Bristol to Colchester, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Bristol - Colchester 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 Bristol to Colchester with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Bristol located?

Bristol is located in Bristol county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. Bristol has coordinates 51.4545130o,-2.5879100o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bristol from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Colchester?

Colchester is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Colchester has coordinates 51.8959270o,0.8918740o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Colchester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.