Chelmsford Canterbury by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Canterbury by car is 69 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

How far is Canterbury from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 69 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Canterbury, County: Kent, England
69 mi , 1 h 15 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Chelmsford to Canterbury on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Canterbury

69 mi 1 h 15 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 2nd exit onto M25
235 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
7.9 mi
25.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
27.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
28.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
29.
Continue onto M2
25.3 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: Canterbury
0.3 mi
31.
Enter Brenley Corner and take the 4th exit towards Canterbury
753 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout towards Canterbury
4.9 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
34.
Continue onto A2050
1 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rheims Way (A2050)
137 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Rheims Way (A2050)
0.5 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St. Peter's Place (A290)
38 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Peter's Place (A290)
1242 ft
39.
Turn right onto North Lane
1048 ft
40.
Turn right onto The Causeway
457 ft
41.
Turn left onto Pound Lane
291 ft
42.
Continue onto St Radigund's Street
358 ft
43.
Turn right onto Knott's Lane
310 ft
44.
Turn right onto King Street
812 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Chelmsford to Canterbury?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 12.1 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 144 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 6.05 £ (12.1/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 4.03 £ (12.1/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 3.03 £ (12.1/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (69.26 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per liter = 12.1 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 69.26 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 8.4 liters

Fuel needed = 8.4 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 8.4 liters x 144 pence per liter = 12.1 £

Fuel cost from Chelmsford to Canterbury = 12.1 £

 

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 Chelmsford to Canterbury.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.2 £ (8.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.8 £ (8.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.1 £ (8.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Canterbury

The second route from Chelmsford to the Canterbury is 75.01 miles and takes 1 hour and 20 minutes.

The third route from Chelmsford to the Canterbury is 75.01 miles and takes 1 hour and 38 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Canterbury is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Chelmsford to Canterbury is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Canterbury is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Canterbury?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 69mi (distance from Chelmsford to Canterbury) and its duration is 1h 15min. The other route is 75mi, and its duration is 1h 20min. The slowest route is 75mi, and its duration is 1h 38min.

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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 Canterbury?

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.