Route from Colchester to Blackburn with Darwen

The distance between Colchester and Blackburn with Darwen is 262 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Blackburn with Darwen, County: Lancashire, England
262 mi , 4 h 23 min
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Route from Colchester to Blackburn with Darwen on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Blackburn with Darwen

262 mi 4 h 23 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
14.2 mi
35.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
36.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
37.
Keep right onto M6
15.7 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left
1198 ft
39.
Keep right at the fork
321 ft
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit
1018 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
42.
Merge right onto M65
6.9 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
44.
Enter Earcroft Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Earcroft Way (A666)
752 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Earcroft Way (A666)
822 ft
46.
Turn left onto Blackburn Road (A666)
0.9 mi
47.
Continue onto Duckworth Street (A666)
0.3 mi
48.
Turn left onto Duckworth Street
767 ft
49.
Turn right onto Arch Street
92 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Colchester to Blackburn with Darwen by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 45.4 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 22.7 quid each (£45.4 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 15.13 quid (£45.4 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 11.35 quid (£45.4 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 Colchester and Blackburn with Darwen is about 261.83 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 31.7 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 (31.7 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 45.4 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Colchester to Blackburn with Darwen: 45.4 pounds.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Blackburn with Darwen.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.35 £ (28.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.57 £ (28.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.18 £ (28.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Blackburn with Darwen

The second route from Colchester to the Blackburn with Darwen is 258.19 miles and takes 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Colchester to Blackburn with Darwen by car?

The cheapest route from Colchester to Blackburn with Darwen is the second suggested route (258mi, 4h 24min) and costs 44.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Blackburn with Darwen is the first suggested route (262mi, 4h 23min) and costs 45.4 £.

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 Blackburn with Darwen?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 262mi (distance from Colchester to Blackburn with Darwen) and its duration is 4h 23min. The slowest route is 258mi, and its duration is 4h 24min.

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

Blackburn with Darwen is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 156 meters above sea level. Blackburn with Darwen has coordinates 53.6957522o,-2.4682985o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackburn with Darwen from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.