Chelmsford Portsmouth by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Portsmouth by car is 117 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

How far is Portsmouth from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 117 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
117 mi , 2 h 3 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Portsmouth on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Portsmouth

117 mi 2 h 3 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 2nd exit onto M25
235 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
7.9 mi
25.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
26.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
10.4 mi
27.
Keep left towards M25: Gatwick (M23)
29.3 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards A3: London (SW & C)
0.3 mi
29.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A3
43 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
0.6 mi
31.
Merge right onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
0.8 mi
32.
Continue onto Ripley By-Pass (A3)
7.7 mi
33.
Continue onto Guildford and Godalming Bypass (A3)
1.3 mi
34.
Keep right onto Guildford and Godalming Bypass (A3)
4 mi
35.
Continue onto Milford By-Pass (A3)
1.3 mi
36.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
3 mi
37.
Continue onto Tunnel Way (A3)
3 mi
38.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
2.2 mi
39.
Continue onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
5.3 mi
40.
Enter Ham Barn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
233 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
6.8 mi
42.
Continue onto London Road (A3)
10.1 mi
43.
Continue onto A27
2.2 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
45.
Keep right at the fork
235 ft
46.
Enter Portsbridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto London Road (A3)
87 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A3)
921 ft
48.
Keep right onto A3
1 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A3
9 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
196 ft
51.
Turn right onto Walden Road
970 ft
52.
Turn left onto Widley Road
609 ft
53.
Turn left onto Gruneisen Road
32 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Chelmsford to Portsmouth?

The expense of driving from Chelmsford to Portsmouth, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £20.5. 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 £10.25 (£20.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £6.83 per passenger (£20.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £5.13 per passenger (£20.5 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 Portsmouth, approximately 14.2 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 117.2 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 £20.5 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.
 

 

The cost of fuel when driving a car is influenced by various factors. These include the distance covered, the driving conditions (such as traffic congestion, slow-paced driving, regular driving, or aggressive driving), the fuel efficiency of the vehicle, the vehicle's condition, prevailing weather conditions, and the current price of fuel. Each of these elements can impact fuel expenses and should be considered when estimating the overall cost of driving.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Portsmouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.1 £ (14.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.73 £ (14.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.55 £ (14.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Portsmouth

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Chelmsford to Portsmouth covers 109.08 miles and necessitates 2 hours and 32 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Portsmouth is the second suggested route (109mi, 2h 32min) and costs 19 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Portsmouth is the first suggested route (117mi, 2h 3min) and costs 20.5 £.

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 Portsmouth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 117mi (distance from Chelmsford to Portsmouth) and its duration is 2h 3min. The slowest route is 109mi, and its duration is 2h 32min.

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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 Portsmouth?

Portsmouth is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Portsmouth has coordinates 50.8197675o,-1.0879769o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Portsmouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.