Colchester Bishopbriggs by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Colchester and Bishopbriggs by car is 420 miles. The driving time is 7 hours and 14 minutes.

How far is Bishopbriggs from Colchester? The driving distance is 420 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Bishopbriggs, County: East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
420 mi , 7 h 14 min
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Route from Colchester to Bishopbriggs on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Bishopbriggs

420 mi 7 h 14 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
314 ft
33.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
104 mi
34.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
35.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
36.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
23.1 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left towards A6055: Richmond
0.3 mi
38.
Enter Scotch Corner and take the 2nd exit towards Brough
333 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout towards Brough
9 mi
40.
Continue onto A66
2.8 mi
41.
Turn right onto B6277
1.8 mi
42.
Go straight onto Lartington Lane (B6277)
8.2 mi
43.
Turn left
0.4 mi
44.
Go straight onto B6276
12.6 mi
45.
Turn right to stay on B6276
0.5 mi
46.
Turn left onto New Road (B6276)
818 ft
47.
Take the ramp
1176 ft
48.
Merge right onto A66
20.3 mi
49.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Keswick
483 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout towards Keswick
0.6 mi
51.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M6(N): Carlisle
953 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout towards M6(N): Carlisle
1142 ft
53.
Merge right onto M6
27.8 mi
54.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
55.
Continue onto M74
29.2 mi
56.
Take exit 4 on the left towards M73: Stirling
0.3 mi
57.
Keep right towards M73: Stirling
1.2 mi
58.
Take exit 2 on the left towards M8: Glasgow City centre
0.8 mi
59.
Merge left onto M8
5.8 mi
60.
Take exit 15 on the left towards A803: Springburn
807 ft
61.
Turn right onto Castle Street (A803)
803 ft
62.
Turn left onto A804
341 ft
63.
Turn right onto Springburn Road (A803)
2 mi
64.
Continue onto Kirkintilloch Road (A803)
0.4 mi
65.
Turn left onto Brackenbrae Road
77 ft
66.
Turn right to stay on Brackenbrae Road
744 ft
67.
Turn right onto Kenmure Crescent
328 ft
68.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Colchester to Bishopbriggs?

The expense of driving from Colchester to Bishopbriggs, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £73.4. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £36.7 (£73.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £24.47 per passenger (£73.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £18.35 per passenger (£73.4 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Colchester to Bishopbriggs, approximately 51 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 420.47 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £73.4 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Things that affect how much petrol costs when you drive a car are 

  • Prices of Fuel: One of the main things that affects fuel costs is the price of fuel itself. Fuel prices can change because of changes in global oil costs, local taxes, and market demand.
  • Route Choice: The path taken while driving can change how much petrol you use. If you want to save money and petrol, choose routes with lower speed limits, fewer stops, and less traffic jams than routes through crowded cities. 
  • Maintenance: For the best petrol mileage, it's important to keep your car in good shape by doing things like changing the oil, rotating the tires, and tuning up the engine on a regular basis. Not doing upkeep can cause your car to use more petrol and cost you more money. 
  • Fuel Efficiency: A big part of how much fuel a car costs is how efficiently it uses fuel. Cars that are more fuel efficient will use less petrol per mile or kilometer, which means that you will spend less on petrol. 
  • Driving Habits: The way you drive, like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping a lot, can have a big effect on how much petrol you use. By driving more smoothly and keeping your speed steady, you can save money on petrol and use less of it. 
  • Vehicle Weight: Adding extra weight to your car, like extra goods or roof racks that you don't need, can make it use more petrol. Getting rid of weight that isn't needed can make fuel use more efficient and cut down on fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Bishopbriggs.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 50.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25.45 £ (50.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.97 £ (50.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.73 £ (50.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Bishopbriggs

The slowest route from Colchester to the Bishopbriggs is 441.65 miles and takes 7 hours and 21 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Bishopbriggs is the first suggested route (420mi, 7h 14min) and costs 73.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Bishopbriggs is the second suggested route (442mi, 7h 21min) and costs 77.1 £.

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 Bishopbriggs?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 420mi (distance from Colchester to Bishopbriggs) and its duration is 7h 14min. The slowest route is 442mi, and its duration is 7h 21min.

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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 Bishopbriggs?

Bishopbriggs is located in East Dunbartonshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 64 meters above sea level. Bishopbriggs has coordinates 55.9041850o,-4.2284940o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bishopbriggs from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.