Chelmsford Rugby by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Rugby by car is 109 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

How far is Rugby from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 109 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Rugby, County: Warwickshire, England
109 mi , 1 h 55 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Rugby on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Rugby

109 mi 1 h 55 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
11.8 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1081: St Albans
1021 ft
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
244 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
896 ft
30.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
404 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
32.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
313 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
34.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
352 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
3.5 mi
36.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
53.6 mi
37.
Keep right onto M1
1.6 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: Hinckley
0.3 mi
39.
Keep right towards M1: Hinckley
187 ft
40.
Enter Crick Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Crick Road (A5)
61 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Crick Road (A5)
0.3 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Crick Road (A428)
50 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Crick Road (A428)
1238 ft
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Crick Road (A428)
197 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Crick Road (A428)
885 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Crick Road (A428)
140 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Crick Road (A428)
801 ft
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Crick Road (A428)
132 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Crick Road (A428)
0.3 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Crick Road (A428)
115 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Crick Road (A428)
1.3 mi
52.
Continue onto High Street (A428)
0.4 mi
53.
Continue onto Ashlawn Road (A428)
0.2 mi
54.
Turn right onto Hillmorton Road (A428)
1.4 mi
55.
Continue straight onto Hillmorton Road (A428)
0.3 mi
56.
Continue onto Lawrence Sheriff Street (A428)
994 ft
57.
Keep right onto Rüsselsheim Way (A428)
992 ft
58.
Turn right onto Warwick Street (A428)
342 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £19. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £9.5 (£19 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £6.33 per passenger (£19 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £4.75 per passenger (£19 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 13.2 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £19 comes from for the journey from Chelmsford to Rugby.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Rugby.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 13.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.6 £ (13.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.4 £ (13.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.3 £ (13.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Rugby

The second route from Chelmsford to the Rugby is 112.65 miles and takes 1 hour and 58 minutes.

The third route from Chelmsford to the Rugby is 103.29 miles and takes 2 hours and 19 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Rugby is the third suggested route (103mi, 2h 19min) and costs 18 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Chelmsford to Rugby is the first suggested route (109mi, 1h 55min) and costs 19 £.

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Rugby is the second suggested route (113mi, 1h 58min) and costs 19.7 £.

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 Rugby?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 109mi (distance from Chelmsford to Rugby) and its duration is 1h 55min. The other route is 113mi, and its duration is 1h 58min. The slowest route is 103mi, and its duration is 2h 19min.

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

Rugby is located in Warwickshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 114 meters above sea level. Rugby has coordinates 52.3708780o,-1.2650320o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rugby from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.