Chelmsford Wiltshire by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chelmsford and Wiltshire by car is 139 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

How far is Wiltshire from Chelmsford? The driving distance is 139 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Wiltshire, County: Wiltshire, England
139 mi , 2 h 30 min
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Route from Chelmsford to Wiltshire on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Wiltshire

139 mi 2 h 30 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
35.9 mi
27.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
28.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
29.
Merge right onto M4
46.6 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left towards A338
0.3 mi
31.
Enter Wickham Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A338
94 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A338
2.7 mi
33.
Turn right onto Charnham Street (A4)
532 ft
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Charnham Street (A4)
28 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Charnham Street (A4)
642 ft
36.
Make a slight right to stay on Charnham Street (A4)
0.4 mi
37.
Continue onto Strongrove Hill (A4)
9.3 mi
38.
Turn left onto Salisbury Road (A346)
76 ft
39.
Turn right onto George Lane (B3052)
0.4 mi
40.
Turn right onto Pewsey Road (A345)
730 ft
41.
Continue left onto Bridewell Street (A4)
6.4 mi
42.
Enter Beckhampton Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A361
170 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A361
5.7 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A361)
143 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A361)
1078 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A361)
171 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A361)
0.9 mi
48.
Continue slightly right onto Estcourt Street (A361)
993 ft
49.
Turn left onto A342
148 ft
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Southbroom Road (A360)
217 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Southbroom Road (A360)
0.3 mi
52.
Turn right onto Long Street (A360)
449 ft
53.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Chelmsford to Wiltshire?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 24.3 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 12.15 quid each (£24.3 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 8.1 quid per person (£24.3 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 6.08 quid per person (£24.3 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 16.9 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 139.35 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 16.9 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Chelmsford to Wiltshire: 24.3 quid.

 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Wiltshire.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.45 £ (16.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.63 £ (16.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.23 £ (16.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Wiltshire

The second route from Chelmsford to the Wiltshire is 145.58 miles and takes 2 hours and 37 minutes.

The third route from Chelmsford to the Wiltshire is 145.97 miles and takes 3 hours and 6 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Wiltshire is the first suggested route (139mi, 2h 30min) and costs 24.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Chelmsford to Wiltshire is the second suggested route (146mi, 2h 37min) and costs 25.4 £.

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Wiltshire is the third suggested route (146mi, 3h 6min) and costs 25.5 £.

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 Wiltshire?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 139mi (distance from Chelmsford to Wiltshire) and its duration is 2h 30min. The other route is 146mi, and its duration is 2h 37min. The slowest route is 146mi, and its duration is 3h 6min.

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

Wiltshire is located in Wiltshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 134 meters above sea level. Wiltshire has coordinates 51.3491996o,-1.9927105o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wiltshire from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.