Chelmsford Ipswich by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Ipswich by car is 40.9 miles. The driving time is 46 minutes.

How far is Ipswich from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 40.9 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Ipswich, County: Suffolk, England
40.9 mi , 46 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Ipswich on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Ipswich

40.9 mi 46 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)
0.4 mi
6.
Enter Odeon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Parkway (A1060)
194 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Parkway (A1060)
1185 ft
8.
Make a slight left onto Chelmer Road (A138)
0.6 mi
9.
Keep right onto Chelmer Road (A138)
240 ft
10.
Enter Chelmer Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Chelmer Road (A138)
51 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Chelmer Road (A138)
1262 ft
12.
Turn right to stay on Sandford Road
193 ft
13.
Go straight onto Chelmer Road (A138)
1.9 mi
14.
Enter Generals Lane Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A12
20 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
33.7 mi
16.
Enter Copdock Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A1214
658 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A1214
0.3 mi
18.
Make a slight left onto A1214
2 mi
19.
Continue onto Handford Road (A1071)
0.4 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Civic Drive (A1022)
223 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Civic Drive (A1022)
340 ft
22.
Turn left onto Elm Street
619 ft
23.
Turn right onto Museum Street
279 ft
24.
Turn right onto Princes Street
424 ft
25.
Turn right onto Civic Drive (A1022)
588 ft
26.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £7.1. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £3.55 (£7.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.37 per passenger (£7.1 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £1.78 per passenger (£7.1 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 5 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £7.1 comes from for the journey from Chelmsford to Ipswich.
 

 

Some things that affect car fuel consumption are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel consumption.

  3. Tire Pressure: Improperly inflated tires can increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Maintaining proper tire pressure helps optimize fuel efficiency.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system can increase engine load and fuel consumption, especially in stop-and-go traffic or during city driving. Minimizing AC usage when possible can help reduce fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Ipswich.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.45 £ (4.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.63 £ (4.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.23 £ (4.9/4) /p.

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 Ipswich?

Ipswich is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Ipswich has coordinates 52.0567360o,1.1482200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ipswich from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.