Route from Chelmsford to Wirral

The distance between Chelmsford and Wirral is 240 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

From: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
To: Wirral, County: Merseyside, England
240 mi , 3 h 59 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Chelmsford to Wirral on map



Driving directions from Chelmsford to Wirral

240 mi 3 h 59 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 right onto M1
5.1 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
39.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
40.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
41.
Keep right onto M6
58.2 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left
1221 ft
43.
Keep left towards M56
0.6 mi
44.
Merge right onto M56
13.5 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left towards A5117: Helsby
0.3 mi
46.
Enter Hapsford Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Hill View Way (A5117)
814 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Hill View Way (A5117)
0.6 mi
48.
Keep left onto Hill View Way (A5117)
2.4 mi
49.
Enter Stanlow Halt Interchange and take the 3rd exit
826 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
51.
Merge right onto M53
11.7 mi
52.
Take the ramp on the left towards A552: Birkenhead
0.3 mi
53.
Enter Heswall Island and take the 1st exit
164 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout
1129 ft
55.
Go straight onto Woodchurch Road (A552)
503 ft
56.
Make a slight right onto Ackers Road
175 ft
57.
Turn right to stay on Ackers Road
108 ft
58.
Make a slight left to stay on Ackers Road
360 ft
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Home Farm Road
223 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Home Farm Road
985 ft
61.
Go straight onto New Hey Road
508 ft
62.
Turn right
155 ft
63.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What's the expense of traveling from Chelmsford to Wirral by car?

Embarking on the journey from Chelmsford to Wirral, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 41.7 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 20.85 pounds for each of two passengers, 13.9 pounds for three passengers, and merely 10.43 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 240.49 miles, the car craves around 29.2 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 (29.2 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 41.7 pounds. Thus, the journey from Chelmsford to Wirral is marked by a fuel cost of 41.7 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Chelmsford to Wirral.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.15 £ (26.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.77 £ (26.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.58 £ (26.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chelmsford to Wirral

The second route from Chelmsford to the Wirral is 240.24 miles and takes 4 hours and 2 minutes.

The third route from Chelmsford to the Wirral is 234.99 miles and takes 4 hours and 50 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chelmsford to Wirral is the third suggested route (235mi, 4h 50min) and costs 40.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Chelmsford to Wirral is the second suggested route (240mi, 4h 2min) and costs 41.6 £.

The most expensive route from Chelmsford to Wirral is the first suggested route (240mi, 3h 59min) and costs 41.7 £.

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 Wirral?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 240mi (distance from Chelmsford to Wirral) and its duration is 3h 59min. The other route is 240mi, and its duration is 4h 2min. The slowest route is 235mi, and its duration is 4h 50min.

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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 Wirral?

Wirral is located in Merseyside county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Wirral has coordinates 53.3727181o,-3.0737540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wirral from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.