Chelmsford Purbeck by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Purbeck by car is 166 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

How far is Purbeck from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 166 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Purbeck, County: Dorset, England
166 mi , 2 h 50 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Purbeck on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Purbeck

166 mi 2 h 50 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 2nd exit onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
93 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
1.2 mi
46.
Enter Lake Gates and take the 2nd exit onto A31
128 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3 mi
48.
Enter Roundhouse Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Poole Road (A350)
67 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Poole Road (A350)
1.9 mi
50.
Continue onto Blandford Road North (A350)
1.6 mi
51.
Enter Upton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A35
871 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
1155 ft
53.
Merge right onto Upton Bypass (A35)
1.5 mi
54.
Enter Bakers Arms Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wareham Road (A351)
43 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Wareham Road (A351)
1 mi
56.
Enter Blackhill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A351
134 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A351
1 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sandford Road (A351)
86 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Sandford Road (A351)
0.3 mi
60.
Turn left onto Saint Helens Road
761 ft
61.
Turn right onto Saint Martin's Road
295 ft
62.
Make a slight left
159 ft
63.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Chelmsford to Purbeck by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 29.1 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 14.55 quid each (£29.1 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 9.7 quid (£29.1 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 7.28 quid (£29.1 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Chelmsford and Purbeck is about 166.42 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 20.2 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (20.2 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 29.1 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Chelmsford to Purbeck: 29.1 pounds.
 

 

There are a bunch of reasons why your car drinks up petrol like nobody's business:

  1. How You Drive: If you're always flooring it, slamming on the brakes, or speeding like a maniac, you're gonna burn through petrol faster than if you take it easy.

  2. Car TLC: Keeping your ride in good shape with regular check-ups and stuff like oil changes and tire rotations can help it run more efficiently and sip less petrol.

  3. Car Type: Different cars have different petrol guzzling habits. So, the make, model, and size of your wheels can affect how much fuel you use.

  4. Where You Drive: Traffic jams, potholes, and hills can all suck up more petrol. So, cruising on a smooth highway is gonna be easier on your petrol tank than crawling through city streets.

  5. Fuel Quality: Cheap petrol might save you a few bucks at the pump, but it could end up costing you more in the long run if it's not good quality stuff.

  6. What You Carry: Loading up your car with a ton of stuff, like sports gear or camping gear, can weigh it down and make it thirstier for petrol.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Purbeck.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.1 £ (20.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.73 £ (20.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.05 £ (20.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Purbeck

An alternative route from Chelmsford to the Purbeck is 154.38 miles and takes 3 hours and 31 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Purbeck is the second suggested route (154mi, 3h 31min) and costs 26.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Purbeck is the first suggested route (166mi, 2h 50min) and costs 29.1 £.

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 Purbeck?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 166mi (distance from Chelmsford to Purbeck) and its duration is 2h 50min. The slowest route is 154mi, and its duration is 3h 31min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Chelmsford to Purbeck by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Chelmsford to Purbeck. It provides driving directions from Chelmsford to Purbeck, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Chelmsford - Purbeck 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 Purbeck 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 Purbeck?

Purbeck is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Purbeck has coordinates 50.7020961o,-2.0965194o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Purbeck from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.