Chelmsford Harrogate by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Harrogate by car is 203 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

How far is Harrogate from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 203 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Harrogate, County: North Yorkshire, England
203 mi , 3 h 33 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Harrogate on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Harrogate

203 mi 3 h 33 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)
17.4 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left towards (A168): Wetherby
0.3 mi
43.
Enter Grange Moor Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wattle Syke (A659)
279 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Wattle Syke (A659)
660 ft
45.
Enter Wattle Syke Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Boston Road (A168)
362 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Boston Road (A168)
1.2 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Boston Road (A661)
255 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Boston Road (A661)
1231 ft
49.
Turn left onto Market Place (A661)
831 ft
50.
Continue onto West Gate (A661)
1243 ft
51.
Continue slightly right onto Spofforth Hill (A661)
0.7 mi
52.
Continue onto Harrogate Road (A661)
0.8 mi
53.
Continue onto Wetherby Road (A661)
0.8 mi
54.
Continue onto Park Road (A661)
0.4 mi
55.
Continue onto High Street (A661)
1214 ft
56.
Turn right onto Harrogate Road (A661)
2.6 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Harrogate
108 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout towards Harrogate
2.3 mi
59.
Enter Empress Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Knaresborough Road (A6040)
49 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Knaresborough Road (A6040)
1171 ft
61.
Make a slight right onto North Park Road
0.3 mi
62.
Continue onto Station Avenue
725 ft
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Station Bridge
166 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Station Bridge
346 ft
65.
Merge right onto Station Parade (A61)
104 ft
66.
Turn right onto Raglan Street
902 ft
67.
Turn right onto West Park (A61)
587 ft
68.
Make a U-turn and continue on Prospect Place
206 ft
69.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Chelmsford to Harrogate?

The expense of driving from Chelmsford to Harrogate, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £35.4. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £17.7 (£35.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £11.8 per passenger (£35.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £8.85 per passenger (£35.4 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Chelmsford to Harrogate, approximately 24.6 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 202.88 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £35.4 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Mind of the following to protect your car from over fuel consumption.

  1. Engine Condition: Taking care of your engine with regular tune-ups and oil changes keeps it running smoothly, which means it uses fuel more efficiently.

  2. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car matters more than you think. Sleek designs might look cool, but they can create more wind resistance and burn through petrol faster.

  3. Speed: Slow down, speed racer! Driving at high speeds not only puts you at risk of a ticket but also burns up more petrol. Ease off the pedal a bit and watch those fuel savings add up.

  4. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising down a straight highway or navigating winding roads, your driving environment can affect how much petrol you use. Plus, extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also impact fuel consumption.

  5. Tire Pressure: Don't forget to check those tire pressures regularly! Properly inflated tires reduce resistance and help your car roll more smoothly, saving you fuel in the process.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Harrogate.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.3 £ (24.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.2 £ (24.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.15 £ (24.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Harrogate

The second route from Chelmsford to the Harrogate is 233.57 miles and takes 3 hours and 59 minutes.

The third route from Chelmsford to the Harrogate is 216.37 miles and takes 4 hours and 16 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Harrogate is the first suggested route (203mi, 3h 33min) and costs 35.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Chelmsford to Harrogate is the third suggested route (216mi, 4h 16min) and costs 37.8 £.

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Harrogate is the second suggested route (234mi, 3h 59min) and costs 40.8 £.

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 Harrogate?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 203mi (distance from Chelmsford to Harrogate) and its duration is 3h 33min. The other route is 234mi, and its duration is 3h 59min. The slowest route is 216mi, and its duration is 4h 16min.

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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 Harrogate?

Harrogate is located in North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Harrogate has coordinates 53.9921200o,-1.5418120o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Harrogate from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.