Route from Canterbury to Ipswich

The distance between Canterbury and Ipswich is 111 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

From: Canterbury, County: Kent, England
To: Ipswich, County: Suffolk, England
111 mi , 1 h 57 min
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Route from Canterbury to Ipswich on map



Driving directions from Canterbury to Ipswich

111 mi 1 h 57 min
1.
Head northeast on Best Lane
191 ft
2.
Continue onto King Street
622 ft
3.
Turn left onto Knott's Lane
310 ft
4.
Turn left onto St Radigund's Street
649 ft
5.
Turn right onto The Causeway
457 ft
6.
Turn left onto North Lane
1048 ft
7.
Turn left onto St. Peter's Place (A290)
1239 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rheims Way (A2050)
328 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Rheims Way (A2050)
0.5 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A2050
121 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A2050
1 mi
12.
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
13.
Merge right onto Canterbury Bypass (A2)
0.6 mi
14.
Continue onto London Road (A2)
1.1 mi
15.
Continue onto Boughton Bypass (A2)
3 mi
16.
Enter Brenley Corner and take the 2nd exit towards M2: London
171 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout towards M2: London
25.8 mi
18.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.2 mi
19.
Continue onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
2 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards A282: Dartford Crossing
1 mi
21.
Merge right onto Canterbury Way (A282)
1.5 mi
22.
Keep left onto Canterbury Way (A282)
2.9 mi
23.
Continue towards M25: (M11
8.4 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards Chelmsford
779 ft
25.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A12
984 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
51.7 mi
27.
Enter Copdock Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A1214
658 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A1214
0.3 mi
29.
Make a slight left onto A1214
2 mi
30.
Continue onto Handford Road (A1071)
0.4 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Civic Drive (A1022)
223 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Civic Drive (A1022)
340 ft
33.
Turn left onto Elm Street
619 ft
34.
Turn right onto Museum Street
279 ft
35.
Turn right onto Princes Street
424 ft
36.
Turn right onto Civic Drive (A1022)
588 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Canterbury to Ipswich by car?

Driving from Canterbury to Ipswich costs £19.4 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 £9.7 (£19.4 split by 2). With three friends, it's £6.47 each (£19.4 divided by 3), and with four, it's £4.85 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 13.5 litres of petrol are needed for this trip. This accounts for the £19.4 Canterbury-Ipswich fare.

In all, the travel costs £19.4 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.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Canterbury to Ipswich.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 13.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.7 £ (13.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.47 £ (13.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.35 £ (13.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Canterbury to Ipswich

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Canterbury to Ipswich covers 113.13 miles and necessitates 2 hours and 18 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Canterbury to Ipswich by car?

The cheapest route from Canterbury to Ipswich is the first suggested route (111mi, 1h 57min) and costs 19.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Canterbury to Ipswich is the second suggested route (113mi, 2h 18min) and costs 19.7 £.

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 Canterbury to Ipswich?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 111mi (distance from Canterbury to Ipswich) and its duration is 1h 57min. The slowest route is 113mi, and its duration is 2h 18min.

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

Where is Canterbury located?

Canterbury is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 13 meters above sea level. Canterbury has coordinates 51.2802330o,1.0789089o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Canterbury from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Ipswich?

Ipswich is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Ipswich has coordinates 52.0567360o,1.1482200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ipswich from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.