Route from Cambridge to Chelmsford

The distance between Cambridge and Chelmsford is 48.9 miles. Travel time is 58 minutes.

From: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
48.9 mi , 58 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cambridge to Chelmsford on map



Driving directions from Cambridge to Chelmsford

48.9 mi 58 min
1.
Head northwest on Hobson Street
695 ft
2.
Continue right onto King Street
0.3 mi
3.
Turn left onto Short Street
13 ft
4.
Enter Four Lamps Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Avenue
169 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Avenue
0.4 mi
6.
Turn left
148 ft
7.
Go straight onto Chesterton Road (A1134)
367 ft
8.
Continue straight to stay on Chesterton Road (A1134)
0.3 mi
9.
Continue onto Chesterton Lane (A1303)
670 ft
10.
Continue slightly right onto Northampton Street (A1303)
784 ft
11.
Turn right onto Madingley Road (A1134)
1.4 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M11: London
1265 ft
13.
Merge right onto M11
25.5 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
15.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
17.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
7.2 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
20.
Enter Dunmow South Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto B1008
734 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto B1008
4.9 mi
22.
Enter Warners Farm Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Essex Regiment Way (B1008)
64 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (B1008)
1.6 mi
24.
Enter Sheepcotes Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
159 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.7 mi
26.
Enter Wheelers Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
147 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter Pratts Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
129 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.5 mi
30.
Enter Channels Drive Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A1016)
172 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A1016)
0.4 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A1016)
211 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A1016)
0.4 mi
34.
Enter Nabbotts Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
252 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
0.3 mi
36.
Enter Lawn Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
108 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
0.4 mi
38.
Keep left onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
0.9 mi
39.
Turn left onto Rectory Lane (B1008)
1271 ft
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto New Street (B1008)
147 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto New Street (B1008)
0.3 mi
42.
Turn right onto Victoria Road (A1099)
1149 ft
43.
Turn right onto Duke Street
20 ft
44.
Turn left
218 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Cambridge to Chelmsford?

The expense of driving from Cambridge to Chelmsford using petrol amounts to £8.5. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £4.25 (£8.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £2.83 per person (£8.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £2.13 per person (£8.5 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 5.9 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £8.5 for the trip from Cambridge to Chelmsford.
 

Diesel cost from Cambridge to Chelmsford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.95 £ (5.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.97 £ (5.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.48 £ (5.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cambridge to Chelmsford

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Cambridge to Chelmsford covers 44.07 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 6 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Cambridge to Chelmsford by car?

The cheapest route from Cambridge to Chelmsford is the second suggested route (44.1mi, 1h 6min) and costs 7.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cambridge to Chelmsford is the first suggested route (48.9mi, 58min) and costs 8.5 £.

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 Cambridge to Chelmsford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 48.9mi (distance from Cambridge to Chelmsford) and its duration is 58min. The slowest route is 44.1mi, and its duration is 1h 6min.

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

Where is Cambridge located?

Cambridge is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Cambridge has coordinates 52.2053370o,0.1218170o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cambridge from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Chelmsford?

Chelmsford is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 33 meters above sea level. Chelmsford has coordinates 51.7355868o,0.4685497o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chelmsford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.