Route from Chelmsford to Watford

The distance between Chelmsford and Watford is 50.2 miles. Travel time is 54 minutes.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Watford, County: Hertfordshire, England
50.2 mi , 54 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Chelmsford to Watford on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Watford

50.2 mi 54 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
16 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards A405: London
0.3 mi
28.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 1st exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
14 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.7 mi
30.
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Lane (A405)
420 ft
31.
Take the ramp onto M1
2.2 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
33.
Enter Berrygrove Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
1273 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
0.7 mi
35.
Keep right onto Stephenson Way
686 ft
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Colonial Way
229 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Colonial Way
591 ft
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Radlett Road
13 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Radlett Road
0.3 mi
40.
Make a slight left onto Radlett Road
0.3 mi
41.
Turn left onto Queens Road
277 ft
42.
Turn left onto Queen's Place
132 ft
43.
Turn right onto Gladstone Road
779 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Chelmsford to Watford by car?

Embarking on the journey from Chelmsford to Watford, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 8.7 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 4.35 pounds for each of two passengers, 2.9 pounds for three passengers, and merely 2.18 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 50.17 miles, the car craves around 6.1 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (6.1 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 8.7 pounds. Thus, the journey from Chelmsford to Watford is marked by a fuel cost of 8.7 pounds.
 

 

Things that affect how much petrol costs when you drive a car are 

  • Prices of Fuel: One of the main things that affects fuel costs is the price of fuel itself. Fuel prices can change because of changes in global oil costs, local taxes, and market demand.
  • Route Choice: The path taken while driving can change how much petrol you use. If you want to save money and petrol, choose routes with lower speed limits, fewer stops, and less traffic jams than routes through crowded cities. 
  • Maintenance: For the best petrol mileage, it's important to keep your car in good shape by doing things like changing the oil, rotating the tires, and tuning up the engine on a regular basis. Not doing upkeep can cause your car to use more petrol and cost you more money. 
  • Fuel Efficiency: A big part of how much fuel a car costs is how efficiently it uses fuel. Cars that are more fuel efficient will use less petrol per mile or kilometer, which means that you will spend less on petrol. 
  • Driving Habits: The way you drive, like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping a lot, can have a big effect on how much petrol you use. By driving more smoothly and keeping your speed steady, you can save money on petrol and use less of it. 
  • Vehicle Weight: Adding extra weight to your car, like extra goods or roof racks that you don't need, can make it use more petrol. Getting rid of weight that isn't needed can make fuel use more efficient and cut down on fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Watford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.75 £ (5.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.83 £ (5.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.38 £ (5.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Watford

The slowest route from Chelmsford to the Watford is 48.18 miles and takes 1 hour and 7 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Watford is the second suggested route (48.2mi, 1h 7min) and costs 8.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Watford is the first suggested route (50.2mi, 54min) and costs 8.7 £.

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 Watford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 50.2mi (distance from Chelmsford to Watford) and its duration is 54min. The slowest route is 48.2mi, and its duration is 1h 7min.

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

Watford is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Watford has coordinates 51.6564890o,-0.3903200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Watford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.