Chelmsford Carlisle by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Carlisle by car is 310 miles. The driving time is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

How far is Carlisle from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 310 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Carlisle, County: Cumbria, England
310 mi , 5 h 24 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Chelmsford to Carlisle on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Carlisle

310 mi 5 h 24 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
17.8 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left
1060 ft
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rotary Way (A69)
87 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto Rotary Way (A69)
0.3 mi
63.
Continue onto Warwick Road (A69)
1.5 mi
64.
Make a sharp right onto Lowther Street (A7)
68 ft
65.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Chelmsford to Carlisle by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £54.1. 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 £27.05 (£54.1/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £18.03 (£54.1/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £13.53 (£54.1/4).

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 309.83 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 309.83 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 37.6 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 37.6 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £54.1.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Chelmsford to Carlisle amounts to £54.1.

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Carlisle.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 37.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 18.75 £ (37.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.5 £ (37.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.38 £ (37.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Carlisle

An alternative route from Chelmsford to the Carlisle is 331.28 miles and takes 5 hours and 28 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Carlisle is the first suggested route (310mi, 5h 24min) and costs 54.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Carlisle is the second suggested route (331mi, 5h 28min) and costs 57.8 £.

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 Carlisle?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 310mi (distance from Chelmsford to Carlisle) and its duration is 5h 24min. The slowest route is 331mi, and its duration is 5h 28min.

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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 Carlisle?

Carlisle is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Carlisle has coordinates 54.8924730o,-2.9329310o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Carlisle from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.