Chelmsford Eastleigh by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Eastleigh by car is 124 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

How far is Eastleigh from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 124 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Eastleigh, County: Hampshire, England
124 mi , 2 h 7 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Eastleigh on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Eastleigh

124 mi 2 h 7 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
49.8 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left onto M3
0.5 mi
31.
Turn right onto Leigh Road (A335)
1308 ft
32.
Make a U-turn and continue on Leigh Road (A335)
33 ft
33.
Turn left onto Passfield Avenue
0.6 mi
34.
Turn right onto Nightingale Avenue
387 ft
35.
Turn right onto Magpie Lane
0.3 mi
36.
Turn right
130 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Chelmsford to Eastleigh by car?

Embarking on the journey from Chelmsford to Eastleigh, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 21.7 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 10.85 pounds for each of two passengers, 7.23 pounds for three passengers, and merely 5.43 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 124.13 miles, the car craves around 15 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (15 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 21.7 pounds. Thus, the journey from Chelmsford to Eastleigh is marked by a fuel cost of 21.7 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Eastleigh.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.5 £ (15/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5 £ (15/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.75 £ (15/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol (gasoline) fuel in terms of fuel efficiency:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines are generally more fuel-efficient than petrol engines. This is primarily due to the higher energy density of diesel fuel and the higher thermal efficiency of diesel engines. Diesel fuel contains more energy per liter or per gallon compared to petrol, allowing diesel engines to extract more energy from each unit of fuel. Additionally, diesel engines operate at higher compression ratios, which further improves their thermal efficiency. As a result, diesel vehicles typically achieve better fuel economy and can travel farther on a gallon or liter of fuel compared to petrol vehicles of similar size and performance.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol engines are generally less fuel-efficient than diesel engines. While petrol is still an efficient fuel for internal combustion engines, it typically has a lower energy density compared to diesel fuel. This means that petrol engines may require more fuel to achieve the same level of performance as diesel engines. However, advancements in petrol engine technology, such as turbocharging and direct injection, have improved fuel efficiency in recent years, narrowing the gap between petrol and diesel vehicles.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Eastleigh

The second route from Chelmsford to the Eastleigh is 125.62 miles and takes 2 hours and 10 minutes.

The third route from Chelmsford to the Eastleigh is 111.58 miles and takes 2 hours and 39 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Eastleigh is the third suggested route (112mi, 2h 39min) and costs 19.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Chelmsford to Eastleigh is the first suggested route (124mi, 2h 7min) and costs 21.7 £.

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Eastleigh is the second suggested route (126mi, 2h 10min) and costs 21.9 £.

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 Eastleigh?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 124mi (distance from Chelmsford to Eastleigh) and its duration is 2h 7min. The other route is 126mi, and its duration is 2h 10min. The slowest route is 112mi, and its duration is 2h 39min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Chelmsford to Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh?

Eastleigh is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Eastleigh has coordinates 50.9671820o,-1.3746880o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Eastleigh from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.