Route from Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea

The distance between Cheltenham and Southend-on-Sea is 144 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

From: Cheltenham, County: Gloucestershire, England
To: Southend-on-Sea, County: Essex, England
144 mi , 2 h 40 min
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Route from Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea on map



Driving directions from Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea

144 mi 2 h 40 min
1.
Head northeast on Royal Well Road
269 ft
2.
Turn left onto Crescent Terrace
134 ft
3.
Turn right onto Crescent Place
286 ft
4.
Turn right onto Clarence Street
612 ft
5.
Keep right onto North Street
350 ft
6.
Turn right onto Albion Street
0.3 mi
7.
Turn right onto Albion Street (A46)
474 ft
8.
Go straight onto Berkeley Street (A46)
715 ft
9.
Turn left onto London Road (A46)
4.8 mi
10.
Continue onto A40
7.4 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
84 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9.1 mi
13.
Enter Burford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
238 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.5 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
246 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.6 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
194 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
115 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
3.8 mi
21.
Enter Wolvercote Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Way (A40)
211 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto North Way (A40)
0.4 mi
23.
Enter Cutteslowe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Elsfield Way (A40)
121 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Elsfield Way (A40)
0.6 mi
25.
Continue onto Northern By-pass Road (A40)
2.5 mi
26.
Continue onto North Way (A40)
0.6 mi
27.
Enter Green Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A40)
97 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A40)
2.7 mi
29.
Continue onto Wheatley Bypass (A40)
1.5 mi
30.
Continue onto Wheatley Spur (M40)
28.9 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25(S): Watford
0.4 mi
32.
Keep left towards M25(N): Watford
9.6 mi
33.
Keep right onto M25
38.7 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left towards A127: Southend
0.4 mi
35.
Enter Cranham Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A127: Basildon
143 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout towards A127: Basildon
0.3 mi
37.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
15.7 mi
38.
Continue onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
1.1 mi
39.
Continue onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.7 mi
40.
Merge right onto Tesco Roundabout
302 ft
41.
Keep left onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.9 mi
42.
Enter Cuckoo Corner and take the 3rd exit onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
211 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
0.8 mi
44.
Turn left onto Carnarvon Road
86 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 25 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 12.5 quid each (£25 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 8.33 quid (£25 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 6.25 quid (£25 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Cheltenham and Southend-on-Sea is about 144.28 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 17.5 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (17.5 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 25 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea: 25 pounds.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.9 £ (15.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.27 £ (15.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.95 £ (15.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea

The second route from Cheltenham to the Southend-on-Sea is 139.14 miles and takes 2 hours and 46 minutes.

The third route from Cheltenham to the Southend-on-Sea is 139.82 miles and takes 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea by car?

The cheapest route from Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea is the second suggested route (139mi, 2h 46min) and costs 24.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea is the third suggested route (140mi, 3h 4min) and costs 24.2 £.

The most expensive route from Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea is the first suggested route (144mi, 2h 40min) and costs 25 £.

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 Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 144mi (distance from Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea) and its duration is 2h 40min. The other route is 139mi, and its duration is 2h 46min. The slowest route is 140mi, and its duration is 3h 4min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea. It provides driving directions from Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Cheltenham - Southend-on-Sea 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 Cheltenham to Southend-on-Sea with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Cheltenham located?

Cheltenham is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Cheltenham has coordinates 51.8993855o,-2.0782533o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cheltenham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Southend-on-Sea?

Southend-on-Sea is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Southend-on-Sea has coordinates 51.5459269o,0.7077123o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Southend-on-Sea from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.