Chelmsford Irvine by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Irvine by car is 415 miles. The driving time is 7 hours and 17 minutes.

How far is Irvine from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 415 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Irvine, County: North Ayrshire, Scotland
415 mi , 7 h 17 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Irvine on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Irvine

415 mi 7 h 17 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
27.8 mi
60.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
61.
Continue onto M74
7.2 mi
62.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.4 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A70
36 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
1.9 mi
65.
Continue straight to stay on A70
12.3 mi
66.
Turn right onto B743
8.2 mi
67.
Make a slight right onto B743
3.1 mi
68.
Turn right onto Kilmarnock Road (A76)
4.7 mi
69.
Enter Crossroads Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A76
208 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
0.7 mi
71.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A76
98 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
1.7 mi
73.
Enter Bellfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A71
343 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.3 mi
75.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A71
319 ft
76.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.8 mi
77.
Enter Corsehill Mount Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A71
571 ft
78.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
1.6 mi
79.
Enter Warrix Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A71
466 ft
80.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
0.3 mi
81.
Enter Milgarholm Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A71
20 ft
82.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
0.5 mi
83.
Enter Merryvale Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A737
289 ft
84.
Exit the roundabout onto A737
0.3 mi
85.
Turn left onto McKinlay Crescent
63 ft
86.
Turn right
153 ft
87.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Chelmsford to Irvine?

The expense of driving from Chelmsford to Irvine, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £72.5. 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 £36.25 (£72.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £24.17 per passenger (£72.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £18.13 per passenger (£72.5 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 Irvine, approximately 50.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 415.13 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 £72.5 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.
 

 

Several factors that influence automotive fuel usage include:

Driving Habits: Engaging in aggressive driving behaviors, such as rapidly accelerating, exceeding the speed limit, and often braking, can have a substantial impact on fuel consumption, leading to increased petrololine usage.

Vehicle Maintenance: Ensuring proper maintenance, which includes frequent oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, guarantees the best possible fuel efficiency. Failure to perform maintenance might result in reduced fuel efficiency and heightened fuel usage.

Tire Pressure: Incorrectly inflated tires will elevate rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Ensuring the correct tire pressure is maintained is crucial for maximizing fuel efficiency.

Air Conditioning Usage: Operating the air conditioning system can elevate engine workload and fuel consumption, particularly in congested traffic or urban driving scenarios. Optimizing the use of air conditioning can assist decrease fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Irvine.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 50.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25.15 £ (50.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.77 £ (50.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.58 £ (50.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Irvine

The slowest route from Chelmsford to the Irvine is 436.58 miles and takes 7 hours and 21 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Irvine is the first suggested route (415mi, 7h 17min) and costs 72.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Irvine is the second suggested route (437mi, 7h 21min) and costs 76.2 £.

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 Irvine?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 415mi (distance from Chelmsford to Irvine) and its duration is 7h 17min. The slowest route is 437mi, and its duration is 7h 21min.

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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 Irvine?

Irvine is located in North Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Irvine has coordinates 55.6115669o,-4.6696364o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Irvine from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.