Chelmsford Ayr by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Ayr by car is 403 miles. The driving time is 7 hours and 13 minutes.

How far is Ayr from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 403 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Ayr, County: South Ayrshire, Scotland
403 mi , 7 h 13 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Ayr on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Ayr

403 mi 7 h 13 min
1.
Head northeast
218 ft
2.
Turn right onto Duke Street
20 ft
3.
Turn left onto Victoria Road (A1099)
1149 ft
4.
Turn left onto New Street (B1008)
0.3 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rectory Lane (B1008)
35 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Rectory Lane (B1008)
1098 ft
7.
Turn right onto Chelmer Valley Road (B1008)
0.9 mi
8.
Enter Springfield Hall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
112 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
0.5 mi
10.
Enter Lawn Lane Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
94 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Chelmer Valley Road (A1016)
0.3 mi
12.
Enter Nabbotts Farm Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A1016)
28 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A1016)
0.4 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A1016)
91 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A1016)
0.3 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto A131
0.6 mi
17.
Enter Pratts Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
123 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.6 mi
19.
Enter Wheelers Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
121 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.7 mi
21.
Enter Sheepcotes Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (B1008)
135 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (B1008)
1.6 mi
23.
Enter Warners Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Road (B1008)
149 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Road (B1008)
2.2 mi
25.
Continue onto Dunmow Road (B1008)
0.9 mi
26.
Continue onto Chelmsford Road (B1008)
1.8 mi
27.
Enter Dunmow South Interchange and take the 1st exit
147 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
29.
Merge left onto A120
7 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left onto A120
0.3 mi
31.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
268 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.5 mi
33.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
1087 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout
538 ft
35.
Continue straight
1227 ft
36.
Merge right onto M11
27.9 mi
37.
Merge right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
13.7 mi
38.
Continue onto A14
314 ft
39.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
104 mi
40.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
41.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
42.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
23.1 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left towards A6055: Richmond
0.3 mi
44.
Enter Scotch Corner and take the 2nd exit towards Brough
333 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout towards Brough
9 mi
46.
Continue onto A66
2.8 mi
47.
Turn right onto B6277
1.8 mi
48.
Go straight onto Lartington Lane (B6277)
8.2 mi
49.
Turn left
0.4 mi
50.
Go straight onto B6276
12.6 mi
51.
Turn right to stay on B6276
0.5 mi
52.
Turn left onto New Road (B6276)
818 ft
53.
Take the ramp
1176 ft
54.
Merge right onto A66
20.3 mi
55.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Keswick
483 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout towards Keswick
0.6 mi
57.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M6(N): Carlisle
953 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout towards M6(N): Carlisle
1142 ft
59.
Merge right onto M6
27.8 mi
60.
Continue onto A74(M)
0.5 mi
61.
Take the ramp on the left towards A75: South West Scotland
0.5 mi
62.
Keep right towards A75
725 ft
63.
Continue towards A75
21.1 mi
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
164 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.9 mi
66.
Enter Brownrigg Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
263 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1 mi
68.
Enter Bloomfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
136 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1.5 mi
70.
Enter Cuckoo Bridge Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
423 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
1.3 mi
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
138 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Dumfries Bypass (A75)
0.4 mi
74.
Enter Garroch Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto The Glen Improvement (A75)
284 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto The Glen Improvement (A75)
2.6 mi
76.
Enter Drummore Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A75
146 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto A75
4.7 mi
78.
Turn right onto Maiden Row (A712)
5.2 mi
79.
Turn left onto A712
9.1 mi
80.
Turn right onto A713
2.5 mi
81.
Turn left onto Ayr Road (A713)
0.6 mi
82.
Make a slight left to stay on Ayr Road (A713)
18.4 mi
83.
Continue onto Bellsbank Road (A713)
716 ft
84.
Continue onto Ayr Road (A713)
4.7 mi
85.
Continue onto Doonview Terrace (A713)
468 ft
86.
Continue onto Ayr Road (A713)
7.6 mi
87.
Enter Bankfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalmellington Road (A713)
408 ft
88.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalmellington Road (A713)
0.7 mi
89.
Continue straight onto Castlehill Road (A713)
0.6 mi
90.
Make a slight right onto Castlehill Road (A713)
890 ft
91.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Station Bridge (A70)
19 ft
92.
Exit the roundabout onto Station Bridge (A70)
402 ft
93.
Continue left onto Parkhouse Street (A70)
394 ft
94.
Keep right onto Parkhouse Street (A70)
51 ft
95.
Turn right onto Beresford Terrace (A70)
440 ft
96.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Chelmsford to Ayr by car?

The journey from Chelmsford to Ayr by car comes with a price tag of £70.3 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £35.15 for the trip (£70.3 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £23.43 each (£70.3 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £17.58 each (£70.3 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 48.8 liters of fuel. And that's where the £70.3 comes from for the trip from Chelmsford to Ayr.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £70.3, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Ayr.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 48.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24.4 £ (48.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.27 £ (48.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.2 £ (48.8/4) /p.

Diesel fuel vs petrol fuel in terms of energy density:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel fuel typically has a higher energy density compared to petrol. This means that diesel fuel contains more energy per liter or per gallon than petrol. As a result, diesel engines can extract more energy from each unit of fuel compared to petrol engines, leading to better fuel efficiency and longer driving ranges for diesel vehicles.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol has a lower energy density compared to diesel fuel. While petrol is still an efficient fuel for internal combustion engines, it generally contains less energy per liter or per gallon compared to diesel fuel. This difference in energy density contributes to the differences in fuel efficiency and driving range between petrol and diesel vehicles.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Ayr

The second route from Chelmsford to the Ayr is 424.2 miles and takes 7 hours and 17 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Ayr is the first suggested route (403mi, 7h 13min) and costs 70.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Ayr is the second suggested route (424mi, 7h 17min) and costs 74.1 £.

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 Chelmsford to Ayr?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 403mi (distance from Chelmsford to Ayr) and its duration is 7h 13min. The slowest route is 424mi, and its duration is 7h 17min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Chelmsford to Ayr by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Chelmsford to Ayr. It provides driving directions from Chelmsford to Ayr, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Chelmsford - Ayr route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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Where is Chelmsford located?

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.

What is the location of Ayr?

Ayr is located in South Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Ayr has coordinates 55.4585640o,-4.6291790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ayr from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.