Route from Cambuslang to Colchester

The distance between Cambuslang and Colchester is 413 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

From: Cambuslang, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
413 mi , 7 h 2 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cambuslang to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Cambuslang to Colchester

413 mi 7 h 2 min
1.
Head south on Colebrooke Street
209 ft
2.
Turn left onto Mansion Street
316 ft
3.
Turn left onto Clydeford Road
0.3 mi
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Clydeford Road (A763)
137 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Clydeford Road (A763)
970 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Clydeford Road (A763)
213 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Clydeford Road (A763)
0.6 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the right
626 ft
9.
Keep left at the fork
0.5 mi
10.
Merge right onto M74
2.1 mi
11.
Continue towards M74: Carlisle
29.3 mi
12.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
13.
Continue onto M6
27.7 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards A66
1017 ft
15.
Keep right towards A66
233 ft
16.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Scotch Corner
315 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
0.6 mi
18.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Scotch Corner
499 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
20.3 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left onto A66
801 ft
21.
Turn left onto New Road (B6276)
677 ft
22.
Turn right onto Main Street (B6276)
0.5 mi
23.
Turn left onto B6276
12.6 mi
24.
Make a slight right
0.4 mi
25.
Turn right onto B6277
10 mi
26.
Turn left onto A66
5.3 mi
27.
Continue onto A66
6.4 mi
28.
Continue onto A66
644 ft
29.
Enter Scotch Corner and take the 3rd exit towards A1(M): The South
997 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The South
47.5 mi
31.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
32.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
34.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
35.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
37.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
39.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
17 mi
41.
Enter Galleys Corner Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
133 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
0.9 mi
43.
Enter Marks Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
267 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
3.4 mi
45.
Continue onto Coggeshall Bypass (A120)
2.4 mi
46.
Continue onto Colchester Road (A120)
1 mi
47.
Continue onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
2.3 mi
48.
Enter Marks Tey Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A120
127 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
858 ft
50.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
2.8 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
52.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
54.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
56.
Make a slight left
236 ft
57.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
58.
Turn left
60 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Cambuslang to Colchester?

The expense of driving from Cambuslang to Colchester using petrol amounts to £72. 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 £36 (£72 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £24 per person (£72 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £18 per person (£72 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 50 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £72 for the trip from Cambuslang to Colchester.
 

 

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 Cambuslang to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 50 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25 £ (50/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.67 £ (50/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.5 £ (50/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cambuslang to Colchester

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Cambuslang to Colchester covers 434.1 miles and necessitates 7 hours and 9 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Cambuslang to Colchester is the first suggested route (413mi, 7h 2min) and costs 72 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cambuslang to Colchester is the second suggested route (434mi, 7h 9min) and costs 75.8 £.

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 Cambuslang to Colchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 413mi (distance from Cambuslang to Colchester) and its duration is 7h 2min. The slowest route is 434mi, and its duration is 7h 9min.

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

Cambuslang is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Cambuslang has coordinates 55.8209820o,-4.1648910o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cambuslang 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.