Caerphilly Colchester by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Caerphilly and Colchester by car is 228 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

How far is Colchester from Caerphilly? The driving distance is 228 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Caerphilly, County: Cardiff, Wales
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
228 mi , 3 h 51 min
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Route from Caerphilly to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Caerphilly to Colchester

228 mi 3 h 51 min
1.
Head south on Pontygwindy Road (B4623)
193 ft
2.
Turn right
208 ft
3.
Go straight onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
1.2 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
120 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Nantgarw Road (B4600)
1062 ft
6.
Enter Penrhos Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
280 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Caerphilly Road (A468)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter Nantgarw Interchange and take the 1st exit
44 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout
624 ft
10.
Merge right onto A470
1.4 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left
794 ft
12.
Enter Taff's Well Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Merthyr Road (A4054)
180 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Merthyr Road (A4054)
1 mi
14.
Enter Coryton Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M4
269 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M4
21.9 mi
16.
Keep right onto M4
111 mi
17.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
18.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
19.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 mi
20.
Keep right onto M25
36.1 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left onto M25
1308 ft
22.
Keep left onto M25
4.5 mi
23.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
1180 ft
24.
Continue onto Mountnessing By-Pass (A12)
0.4 mi
25.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
3 mi
26.
Continue onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.3 mi
27.
Continue onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
9.2 mi
28.
Continue onto Boreham Bypass (A12)
2.4 mi
29.
Continue onto Hatfield Peverel Bypass (A12)
4.6 mi
30.
Continue onto London Road (A12)
10.4 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
32.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
34.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
36.
Make a slight left
236 ft
37.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
38.
Turn left
60 ft
39.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Caerphilly to Colchester by car?

Driving from Caerphilly to Colchester costs £39.8 if you use petrol. Break it down. The automobile gets 37.5 mpg and costs 144 pence per litre. If you want to carpool with friends, each of you simply pays £19.9 (£39.8 split by 2). With three friends, it's £13.27 each (£39.8 divided by 3), and with four, it's £9.95 a piece. So that's the trip's finances.

Let's examine how we got these numbers. The fuel cost depends on your car's thirst and distance. About 27.6 litres of petrol are needed for this trip. This accounts for the £39.8 Caerphilly-Colchester fare.

In all, the travel costs £39.8 due to distance, petrol price, and car fuel use. Knowing these prices can help you budget and organise your trip, whether you're flying alone or with company.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Caerphilly to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.8 £ (27.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.2 £ (27.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.9 £ (27.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Caerphilly to Colchester

The second route from Caerphilly to the Colchester is 223.58 miles and takes 4 hours and 37 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Caerphilly to Colchester is the second suggested route (224mi, 4h 37min) and costs 39 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Caerphilly to Colchester is the first suggested route (228mi, 3h 51min) and costs 39.8 £.

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 Caerphilly to Colchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 228mi (distance from Caerphilly to Colchester) and its duration is 3h 51min. The slowest route is 224mi, and its duration is 4h 37min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly located?

Caerphilly is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 79 meters above sea level. Caerphilly has coordinates 51.5788290o,-3.2181340o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Caerphilly 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.