Chelmsford Rotherham by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Rotherham by car is 166 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

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

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Rotherham, County: South Yorkshire, England
166 mi , 2 h 54 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Rotherham on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Rotherham

166 mi 2 h 54 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
82 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left towards A57: Workshop
0.5 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A57
178 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A57
2 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A57
18 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A57
1.6 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A57
168 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A57
1.3 mi
47.
Make a slight left to stay on A57
21 ft
48.
Keep right onto A57
276 ft
49.
Keep left onto A57
0.6 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A57
168 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A57
1.1 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A57
217 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A57
0.4 mi
54.
Keep left onto A57
4.8 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Worksop Road (A57)
186 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Worksop Road (A57)
1.1 mi
57.
Enter Aston Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M1
0.3 mi
58.
Exit the roundabout onto M1
1.3 mi
59.
Keep right onto M1
3.4 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
61.
Enter Catcliffe Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rotherway
1076 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto Rotherway
0.4 mi
63.
Enter Rotherway Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto West Bawtry Road (A630)
40 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto West Bawtry Road (A630)
0.6 mi
65.
Enter Canklow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A630
176 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto A630
1.1 mi
67.
Enter Ickles Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Centenary Way (A630)
240 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto Centenary Way (A630)
0.6 mi
69.
Enter College Road Roundabout and exit onto College Road Roundabout (A630)
273 ft
70.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the cost of a drive from Chelmsford to Rotherham?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £29. 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 £14.5 each (£29 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £9.67 a head (£29 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £7.25 per person (£29 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 20.1 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £29 total comes from for the trip from Chelmsford to Rotherham.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Rotherham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.05 £ (20.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.7 £ (20.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.03 £ (20.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Rotherham

The second route from Chelmsford to the Rotherham is 187.06 miles and takes 3 hours and 7 minutes.

The third route from Chelmsford to the Rotherham is 175.26 miles and takes 3 hours and 21 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Rotherham is the first suggested route (166mi, 2h 54min) and costs 29 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Chelmsford to Rotherham is the third suggested route (175mi, 3h 21min) and costs 30.6 £.

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Rotherham is the second suggested route (187mi, 3h 7min) and costs 32.7 £.

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 Rotherham?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 166mi (distance from Chelmsford to Rotherham) and its duration is 2h 54min. The other route is 187mi, and its duration is 3h 7min. The slowest route is 175mi, and its duration is 3h 21min.

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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 Rotherham?

Rotherham is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level. Rotherham has coordinates 53.4326035o,-1.3635009o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rotherham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.