Route from Chelmsford to West Dorset

The distance between Chelmsford and West Dorset is 185 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: West Dorset, County: Dorset, England
185 mi , 3 h 16 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Chelmsford to West Dorset on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to West Dorset

185 mi 3 h 16 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
43 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: The SOUTH WEST
0.3 mi
28.
Keep right towards M3: Basingstoke
0.7 mi
29.
Merge right onto M3
50.2 mi
30.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
31.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
32.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
33.
Continue onto A31
12.8 mi
34.
Enter Woodsbridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
153 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.9 mi
36.
Enter Boundary Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
82 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.5 mi
38.
Enter Azalea Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
125 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.4 mi
40.
Enter Palmersford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
288 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
1.5 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
149 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3.9 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
93 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
1.2 mi
46.
Enter Lake Gates and take the 2nd exit onto A31
128 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3 mi
48.
Enter Roundhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
289 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
7.2 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A35
111 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
9.9 mi
52.
Enter Stinsford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Stinsford Hill (B3150)
256 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Stinsford Hill (B3150)
1268 ft
54.
Continue onto London Road (B3150)
0.6 mi
55.
Continue onto High East Street (B3150)
879 ft
56.
Continue onto High West Street (B3150)
1140 ft
57.
Turn right onto The Grove (B3147)
1.1 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
111 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
3.4 mi
60.
Turn left to stay on Dorchester Road (A356)
3.7 mi
61.
Turn left
307 ft
62.
Go straight onto Greenford Lane
272 ft
63.
Turn right
560 ft
64.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Chelmsford to West Dorset by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 32.1 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 143 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £16.05 (equivalent to 32.1/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 10.7 pounds (32.1/3) per passenger.
8.03 pounds (32.1/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(185.27 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per litre for fuel equals 32.1 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)22.5 litres are consumed (185.27 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 22.5 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 22.5 litres x 143 pence per litre, or 32.1 pounds

32.1 pounds for fuel to get from Chelmsford to West Dorset
 

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to West Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.15 £ (20.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.77 £ (20.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.08 £ (20.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to West Dorset

The second route from Chelmsford to the West Dorset is 191.51 miles and takes 3 hours and 23 minutes.

The third route from Chelmsford to the West Dorset is 173.23 miles and takes 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Chelmsford to West Dorset by car?

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to West Dorset is the third suggested route (173mi, 3h 57min) and costs 30 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Chelmsford to West Dorset is the first suggested route (185mi, 3h 16min) and costs 32.1 £.

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to West Dorset is the second suggested route (192mi, 3h 23min) and costs 33.2 £.

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 West Dorset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 185mi (distance from Chelmsford to West Dorset) and its duration is 3h 16min. The other route is 192mi, and its duration is 3h 23min. The slowest route is 173mi, and its duration is 3h 57min.

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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 West Dorset?

West Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level. West Dorset has coordinates 50.7755272o,-2.5816958o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.