Chelmsford Rossendale by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Rossendale by car is 238 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

How far is Rossendale from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 238 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Rossendale, County: Lancashire, England
238 mi , 4 h 2 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Rossendale on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Rossendale

238 mi 4 h 2 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 left towards A162: Hull
0.7 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
43.
Enter Ferrybridge Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards A1(M): The NORTH
426 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The NORTH
0.4 mi
45.
Merge right onto M62
47.9 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left towards M66: Blackburn
922 ft
47.
Keep right towards M66: Blackburn
467 ft
48.
Enter Simister Island and take the 3rd exit towards M66
1018 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout towards M66
512 ft
50.
Continue onto M66
8.7 mi
51.
Continue onto A56
1.4 mi
52.
Go straight onto Edenfield Interchange (A682)
0.8 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A682
70 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A682
0.4 mi
55.
Enter Queen's Square Island and take the 5th exit onto Queen's Square
607 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Queen's Square
165 ft
57.
Continue onto Bacup Road
0.5 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bacup Road (A681)
10 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Bacup Road (A681)
1.1 mi
60.
Turn left onto Burnley Road East (B6238)
480 ft
61.
Turn left onto Schofield Street
299 ft
62.
Turn right onto Joe Connolly Way
188 ft
63.
Turn left to stay on Joe Connolly Way
122 ft
64.
Turn right to stay on Joe Connolly Way
114 ft
65.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What's the expense of traveling from Chelmsford to Rossendale by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Chelmsford to Rossendale is £41.5 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 144 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £20.75 for the journey (£41.5 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £13.83 (£41.5 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £10.38 (£41.5 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 28.8 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £41.5 fare for the journey from Chelmsford to Rossendale.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £41.5, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Rossendale.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.4 £ (28.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.6 £ (28.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.2 £ (28.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Rossendale

The second route from Chelmsford to the Rossendale is 246.35 miles and takes 4 hours and 7 minutes.

The third route from Chelmsford to the Rossendale is 229.6 miles and takes 4 hours and 51 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Rossendale is the third suggested route (230mi, 4h 51min) and costs 40.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Chelmsford to Rossendale is the first suggested route (238mi, 4h 2min) and costs 41.5 £.

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Rossendale is the second suggested route (246mi, 4h 7min) and costs 43 £.

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 Rossendale?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 238mi (distance from Chelmsford to Rossendale) and its duration is 4h 2min. The other route is 246mi, and its duration is 4h 7min. The slowest route is 230mi, and its duration is 4h 51min.

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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 Rossendale?

Rossendale is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 209 meters above sea level. Rossendale has coordinates 53.6940302o,-2.2559579o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rossendale from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.