Colchester Birmingham by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Colchester and Birmingham by car is 155 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

How far is Birmingham from Colchester? The driving distance is 155 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
155 mi , 2 h 37 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Colchester to Birmingham on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Birmingham

155 mi 2 h 37 min
1.
Head east
60 ft
2.
Turn right onto Rotary Way
413 ft
3.
Turn right
304 ft
4.
Turn left onto Westway (A134)
731 ft
5.
Enter Middleborough Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto Westway (A134)
585 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 1st exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
37 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
155 ft
9.
Continue straight to stay on Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.1 mi
10.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A12
380 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
3.2 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.4 mi
13.
Enter Prince of Wales Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A120
353 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
0.3 mi
15.
Enter Marks Tey Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
236 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
2.3 mi
17.
Continue onto Colchester Road (A120)
1 mi
18.
Continue onto Coggeshall Bypass (A120)
2.4 mi
19.
Continue onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
3.3 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left
398 ft
21.
Merge right onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
0.9 mi
22.
Enter Galleys Corner Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
257 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
16.8 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto A120
0.3 mi
25.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
268 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.5 mi
27.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
1087 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout
538 ft
29.
Continue straight
1227 ft
30.
Merge right onto M11
27.9 mi
31.
Merge right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
13.7 mi
32.
Continue onto A14
44.2 mi
33.
Continue onto M6
22.8 mi
34.
Keep left onto M6
9.3 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left towards A38(M) Birmingham Central
1069 ft
36.
Keep left onto A38(M)
0.3 mi
37.
Merge right onto Aston Expressway (A38(M))
1.6 mi
38.
Continue onto Corporation Street (A38)
670 ft
39.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bull Ring
1020 ft
40.
Enter Lancaster Circus and take the 1st exit onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
122 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
170 ft
42.
Turn left onto Aston Street
521 ft
43.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £27. 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 £13.5 (£27 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £9 per passenger (£27 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £6.75 per passenger (£27 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 18.7 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £27 comes from for the journey from Colchester to Birmingham.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Birmingham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.35 £ (18.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.23 £ (18.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.68 £ (18.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Birmingham

The second route from Colchester to the Birmingham is 166.26 miles and takes 2 hours and 45 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Birmingham is 151.38 miles and takes 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Colchester to Birmingham by car?

The cheapest route from Colchester to Birmingham is the third suggested route (151mi, 3h 14min) and costs 26.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Birmingham is the first suggested route (155mi, 2h 37min) and costs 27 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Birmingham is the second suggested route (166mi, 2h 45min) and costs 29 £.

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 Colchester to Birmingham?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 155mi (distance from Colchester to Birmingham) and its duration is 2h 37min. The other route is 166mi, and its duration is 2h 45min. The slowest route is 151mi, and its duration is 3h 14min.

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

Where is Colchester located?

Colchester is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Colchester has coordinates 51.8959270o,0.8918740o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Colchester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Birmingham?

Birmingham is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 124 meters above sea level. Birmingham has coordinates 52.4862430o,-1.8904010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Birmingham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.