Chelmsford Kettering by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Kettering by car is 88 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

How far is Kettering from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 88 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Kettering, County: Northamptonshire, England
88 mi , 1 h 33 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Kettering on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Kettering

88 mi 1 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
24.5 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
40.
Enter Broughton Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Northampton Road (A6013)
748 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Northampton Road (A6013)
843 ft
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Northampton Road (A6013)
102 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Northampton Road (A6013)
0.4 mi
44.
Keep right onto Northampton Road (A6013)
0.3 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6003
86 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A6003
65 ft
47.
Keep left onto Northampton Road (A6003)
454 ft
48.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Chelmsford to Kettering with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Chelmsford to Kettering. The journey using petrol will set you back 15.3 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 7.65 pounds (£15.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 5.1 pounds (£15.3 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 3.83 pounds (£15.3 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Chelmsford and Kettering is approximately 87.85 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 10.6 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (10.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 15.3 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Chelmsford to Kettering is 15.3 pounds.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Kettering.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.3 £ (10.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.53 £ (10.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.65 £ (10.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Kettering

An alternative route from Chelmsford to the Kettering is 93.9 miles and takes 1 hour and 48 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Kettering is the first suggested route (88mi, 1h 33min) and costs 15.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Kettering is the second suggested route (94mi, 1h 48min) and costs 16.4 £.

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 Kettering?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 88mi (distance from Chelmsford to Kettering) and its duration is 1h 33min. The slowest route is 94mi, and its duration is 1h 48min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Chelmsford to Kettering by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Chelmsford to Kettering. It provides driving directions from Chelmsford to Kettering, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Chelmsford - Kettering route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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

Kettering is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 77 meters above sea level. Kettering has coordinates 52.3963220o,-0.7302490o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kettering from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.