Chelmsford Cambridge by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Cambridge by car is 45.9 miles. The driving time is 56 minutes.

How far is Cambridge from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 45.9 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
45.9 mi , 56 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Cambridge on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Cambridge

45.9 mi 56 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
21.2 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1309: Cambridge
0.3 mi
38.
Enter Westfield Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A1309
844 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A1309
1105 ft
40.
Keep left onto A1309
0.6 mi
41.
Keep left onto Hauxton Road (A1309)
317 ft
42.
Continue onto High Street
0.7 mi
43.
Continue onto Trumpington Road (A1134)
1.3 mi
44.
Turn right onto Lensfield Road (A603)
0.3 mi
45.
Continue onto Gonville Place (A603)
0.3 mi
46.
Turn left onto Parkside
1036 ft
47.
Continue onto Parker Street
737 ft
48.
Continue slightly left onto Emmanuel Street
479 ft
49.
Turn right onto Saint Andrew's Street
551 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Chelmsford to Cambridge?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 8 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 4 quid each (£8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 2.67 quid per person (£8 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 2 quid per person (£8 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 5.6 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 45.95 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 5.6 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Chelmsford to Cambridge: 8 quid.

 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Cambridge.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.8 £ (5.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.87 £ (5.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.4 £ (5.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Cambridge

The second route from Chelmsford to the Cambridge is 45.17 miles and takes 1 hour and 8 minutes.

The third route from Chelmsford to the Cambridge is 43.12 miles and takes 1 hour and 3 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Cambridge is the third suggested route (43.1mi, 1h 3min) and costs 7.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Chelmsford to Cambridge is the second suggested route (45.2mi, 1h 8min) and costs 7.9 £.

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Cambridge is the first suggested route (45.9mi, 56min) and costs 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 Cambridge?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 45.9mi (distance from Chelmsford to Cambridge) and its duration is 56min. The other route is 43.1mi, and its duration is 1h 3min. The slowest route is 45.2mi, and its duration is 1h 8min.

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

Cambridge is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Cambridge has coordinates 52.2053370o,0.1218170o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cambridge from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.