Chelmsford Weymouth and Portland by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Weymouth and Portland by car is 185 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

How far is Weymouth and Portland from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 185 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Weymouth and Portland, County: Dorset, England
185 mi , 3 h 13 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Weymouth and Portland on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Weymouth and Portland

185 mi 3 h 13 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 2nd exit onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
127 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
2.2 mi
54.
Enter Stadium Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Monkton Hill (A354)
25 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Monkton Hill (A354)
3.6 mi
56.
Enter Jurassic Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weymouth Relief Road (A354)
204 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Weymouth Relief Road (A354)
1.2 mi
58.
Enter Veasta Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A354
235 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A354
727 ft
60.
Enter Manor Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weymouth Way (A354)
151 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Weymouth Way (A354)
1.1 mi
62.
Enter Chafeys Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Weymouth Way (A354)
64 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Weymouth Way (A354)
0.7 mi
64.
Continue onto Westwey Road (A354)
0.5 mi
65.
Make a slight left onto Chickerell Road (B3154)
776 ft
66.
Turn right onto Prince of Wales Road
333 ft
67.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £32.3. 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 £16.15 (£32.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £10.77 per passenger (£32.3 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £8.08 per passenger (£32.3 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 22.5 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £32.3 comes from for the journey from Chelmsford to Weymouth and Portland.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Weymouth and Portland.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.2 £ (22.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.47 £ (22.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.6 £ (22.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Weymouth and Portland

The second route from Chelmsford to the Weymouth and Portland is 183.91 miles and takes 3 hours and 23 minutes.

The third route from Chelmsford to the Weymouth and Portland is 173.26 miles and takes 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Chelmsford to Weymouth and Portland by car?

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Weymouth and Portland is the third suggested route (173mi, 3h 54min) and costs 30.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Chelmsford to Weymouth and Portland is the second suggested route (184mi, 3h 23min) and costs 32.1 £.

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Weymouth and Portland is the first suggested route (185mi, 3h 13min) and costs 32.3 £.

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 Weymouth and Portland?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 185mi (distance from Chelmsford to Weymouth and Portland) and its duration is 3h 13min. The other route is 184mi, and its duration is 3h 23min. The slowest route is 173mi, and its duration is 3h 54min.

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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 Weymouth and Portland?

Weymouth and Portland is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Weymouth and Portland has coordinates 50.6066937o,-2.4645058o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Weymouth and Portland from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.