Chelmsford Bournemouth by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Bournemouth by car is 156 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

How far is Bournemouth from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 156 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Bournemouth, County: Dorset, England
156 mi , 2 h 39 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Bournemouth on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Bournemouth

156 mi 2 h 39 min
1.
Head northeast
218 ft
2.
Turn right onto Duke Street (A1099)
116 ft
3.
Turn right onto Victoria Road South (A1099)
962 ft
4.
Enter Market Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Parkway (A1060)
25 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Parkway (A1060)
799 ft
6.
Make a slight right to stay on Parkway (A1060)
161 ft
7.
Turn right onto New London Road (B1007)
0.7 mi
8.
Continue onto Moulsham Street (B1007)
547 ft
9.
Enter Miami Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A1114)
334 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1114)
0.3 mi
11.
Enter Britvic Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto London Road (A1114)
164 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1114)
442 ft
13.
Enter Widford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Three Mile Hill (A414)
131 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Three Mile Hill (A414)
2 mi
15.
Enter Three Mile Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Webbs Farm Interchange (A414)
67 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Webbs Farm Interchange (A414)
517 ft
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A12
153 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
0.3 mi
19.
Merge right onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.2 mi
20.
Continue onto Ingatestone Bypass (A12)
3.6 mi
21.
Continue onto Brentwood Bypass (A12)
4.2 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
1197 ft
23.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 4th exit
1193 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout
172 ft
25.
Continue onto M25
14.8 mi
26.
Continue onto M25
43 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: The SOUTH WEST
0.3 mi
28.
Keep right towards M3: Basingstoke
0.7 mi
29.
Merge right onto M3
50.2 mi
30.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
31.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
32.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
33.
Continue onto A31
11.3 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
35.
Keep left at the fork
386 ft
36.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
6.8 mi
37.
Continue onto Wessex Way (A338)
2.2 mi
38.
Enter St Pauls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wessex Way (A338)
200 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessex Way (A338)
1.1 mi
40.
Enter Bournemouth West Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cambridge Road (B3066)
10 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Cambridge Road (B3066)
823 ft
42.
Enter St Michael's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Poole Road
70 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Poole Road
350 ft
44.
Continue onto Poole Hill
472 ft
45.
Continue onto Commercial Road
566 ft
46.
Continue onto Terrace Road
841 ft
47.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Chelmsford to Bournemouth?

The expense of driving from Chelmsford to Bournemouth, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £27.3. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £13.65 (£27.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £9.1 per passenger (£27.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £6.83 per passenger (£27.3 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Chelmsford to Bournemouth, approximately 18.9 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 156.12 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £27.3 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Bournemouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.45 £ (18.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.3 £ (18.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.73 £ (18.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Bournemouth

The second route from Chelmsford to the Bournemouth is 144.07 miles and takes 3 hours and 19 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Bournemouth is the second suggested route (144mi, 3h 19min) and costs 25.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Bournemouth is the first suggested route (156mi, 2h 39min) and costs 27.3 £.

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 Bournemouth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 156mi (distance from Chelmsford to Bournemouth) and its duration is 2h 39min. The slowest route is 144mi, and its duration is 3h 19min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Chelmsford to Bournemouth with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

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 Bournemouth?

Bournemouth is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Bournemouth has coordinates 50.7191640o,-1.8807690o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bournemouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.