Chelmsford Stratford-on-Avon by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Stratford-on-Avon by car is 134 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

How far is Stratford-on-Avon from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 134 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Stratford-on-Avon, County: Warwickshire, England
134 mi , 2 h 19 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Stratford-on-Avon on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Stratford-on-Avon

134 mi 2 h 19 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 left towards M45: Coventry
7.8 mi
38.
Enter Thurlaston Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Coventry Road (A45)
391 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Coventry Road (A45)
0.5 mi
40.
Continue onto London Road (A45)
2.8 mi
41.
Enter Memorial Island and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A45)
213 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A45)
1.6 mi
43.
Enter Ryton Island and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A45)
179 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A45)
1.9 mi
45.
Enter Tollbar End and take the 2nd exit onto A45
251 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A45
987 ft
47.
Merge right onto Stonebridge Highway (A46)
1 mi
48.
Keep left onto A46
0.3 mi
49.
Enter Festival Island and take the 1st exit onto A46
529 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
10.1 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stratford Road (A46)
208 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Stratford Road (A46)
1 mi
53.
Continue onto Warwick Road (A46)
0.8 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Warwick Road
38 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Warwick Road
4 mi
56.
Turn left onto Bridgeway (A3400)
1172 ft
57.
Keep right onto A3400
189 ft
58.
Make a slight left to stay on Bridge Street
744 ft
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto High Street
29 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street
449 ft
61.
Turn right onto Ely Street
272 ft
62.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Chelmsford to Stratford-on-Avon by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £23.4. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £11.7 (£23.4/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £7.8 (£23.4/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £5.85 (£23.4/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 134.13 miles, this computation entails multiplying 134.13 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 16.3 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 16.3 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £23.4.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Chelmsford to Stratford-on-Avon stands at £23.4.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Stratford-on-Avon.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.1 £ (16.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.4 £ (16.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.05 £ (16.2/4) /p.

Diesel engines vs petrol engines:

  • Spark Ignition (Petrol Engines): In petrol engines, the ignition process begins with the introduction of an air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber. A spark plug then generates a high-voltage electrical spark, which ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture, initiating combustion. This method is known as spark ignition, as the spark plug plays a crucial role in igniting the mixture.

  • Compression Ignition (Diesel Engines): Diesel engines operate on a different principle known as compression ignition. In these engines, air is compressed within the combustion chamber to a high temperature and pressure by the upward movement of the piston. This compression causes the diesel fuel, injected into the combustion chamber, to ignite spontaneously without the need for a spark plug. The high pressure and temperature created during compression cause the diesel fuel to combust, driving the power stroke of the engine.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Stratford-on-Avon

The second route from Chelmsford to the Stratford-on-Avon is 129.04 miles and takes 2 hours and 22 minutes.

The third route from Chelmsford to the Stratford-on-Avon is 122.85 miles and takes 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Chelmsford to Stratford-on-Avon by car?

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Stratford-on-Avon is the third suggested route (123mi, 2h 39min) and costs 21.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Chelmsford to Stratford-on-Avon is the second suggested route (129mi, 2h 22min) and costs 22.5 £.

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Stratford-on-Avon is the first suggested route (134mi, 2h 19min) and costs 23.4 £.

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 Stratford-on-Avon?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 134mi (distance from Chelmsford to Stratford-on-Avon) and its duration is 2h 19min. The other route is 129mi, and its duration is 2h 22min. The slowest route is 123mi, and its duration is 2h 39min.

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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 Stratford-on-Avon?

Stratford-on-Avon is located in Warwickshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 42 meters above sea level. Stratford-on-Avon has coordinates 52.1917300o,-1.7082980o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stratford-on-Avon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.