Chelmsford Poole by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Poole by car is 160 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 46 minutes.

How far is Poole from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 160 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Poole, County: Dorset, England
160 mi , 2 h 46 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Poole on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Poole

160 mi 2 h 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)
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
50.2 mi
30.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
31.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
32.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
33.
Continue onto A31
12.8 mi
34.
Enter Woodsbridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
153 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.9 mi
36.
Enter Boundary Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
82 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.5 mi
38.
Enter Azalea Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
125 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.4 mi
40.
Enter Palmersford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
288 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
1.5 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
149 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3.9 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A349
7 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A349
530 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Oakley Hill (A349)
94 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Oakley Hill (A349)
973 ft
48.
Continue onto Gravel Hill (A349)
1.3 mi
49.
Enter Dunyeats Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Gravel Hill (A349)
83 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Gravel Hill (A349)
1 mi
51.
Enter Darby's Corner Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Waterloo Road (A349)
281 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Waterloo Road (A349)
0.4 mi
53.
Turn right onto Cabot Lane (A349)
0.4 mi
54.
Turn left onto Broadstone Way (A349)
0.9 mi
55.
Enter Holes Bay Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Holes Bay Road (A350)
31 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Holes Bay Road (A350)
1.2 mi
57.
Continue onto West Street (A350)
1169 ft
58.
Turn left onto New Orchard
354 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Chelmsford to Poole?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £27.9. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £13.95 each (£27.9 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £9.3 a head (£27.9 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £6.98 per person (£27.9 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 19.4 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £27.9 total comes from for the trip from Chelmsford to Poole.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Poole.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.7 £ (19.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.47 £ (19.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.85 £ (19.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Poole

The most time-consuming route from Chelmsford to Poole spans a distance of 147.94 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 27 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Poole is the second suggested route (148mi, 3h 27min) and costs 25.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Poole is the first suggested route (160mi, 2h 46min) and costs 27.9 £.

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 Poole?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 160mi (distance from Chelmsford to Poole) and its duration is 2h 46min. The slowest route is 148mi, and its duration is 3h 27min.

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

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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 Poole?

Poole is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Poole has coordinates 50.7150500o,-1.9872480o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Poole from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.