Chelmsford Bridgend by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Bridgend by car is 214 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

How far is Bridgend from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 214 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Bridgend, County: Bridgend, Wales
214 mi , 3 h 38 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Bridgend on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Bridgend

214 mi 3 h 38 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
35.9 mi
27.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
28.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
29.
Merge right onto M4
100 mi
30.
Keep right onto M4
44.2 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left
1089 ft
32.
Keep right at the fork
399 ft
33.
Keep left onto A473
0.4 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Coychurch Road (A473)
218 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Coychurch Road (A473)
1.5 mi
36.
Keep left onto Waterton Road (A473)
1.1 mi
37.
Enter Waterton Cross and take the 2nd exit onto A48
335 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A48
0.3 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A48
82 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A48
0.3 mi
41.
Turn right onto Heronston Lane
1096 ft
42.
Make a slight left onto Cilgant Wyndham
122 ft
43.
Turn right onto Heol Ewenni
0.3 mi
44.
Continue onto Nolton Street
848 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Chelmsford to Bridgend by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £37.4. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £18.7 (£37.4/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £12.47 (£37.4/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £9.35 (£37.4/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 214.09 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 214.09 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 26 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 26 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £37.4.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Chelmsford to Bridgend amounts to £37.4.

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Bridgend.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.95 £ (25.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.63 £ (25.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.48 £ (25.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Bridgend

The most time-consuming route from Chelmsford to Bridgend spans a distance of 221.95 miles and requires a travel time of 4 hours and 44 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Bridgend is the first suggested route (214mi, 3h 38min) and costs 37.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Bridgend is the second suggested route (222mi, 4h 44min) and costs 38.8 £.

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 Chelmsford to Bridgend?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 214mi (distance from Chelmsford to Bridgend) and its duration is 3h 38min. The slowest route is 222mi, and its duration is 4h 44min.

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

Bridgend is located in Bridgend county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Bridgend has coordinates 51.5042860o,-3.5769450o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bridgend from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.