Route from Colchester to Blackpool

The distance between Colchester and Blackpool is 276 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Blackpool, County: Lancashire, England
276 mi , 4 h 38 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Colchester to Blackpool on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Blackpool

276 mi 4 h 38 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
22.8 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards Blackpool
13.3 mi
39.
Continue onto A5230
0.4 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Ashworth Road
384 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Ashworth Road
1068 ft
42.
Turn left onto Clifton Road
0.5 mi
43.
Turn right onto Cherry Tree Road North
749 ft
44.
Turn left onto Preston New Road (A583)
0.6 mi
45.
Turn right onto South Park Drive (A587)
0.3 mi
46.
Turn left to stay on West Park Drive
0.6 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Beech Avenue
85 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Beech Avenue
616 ft
49.
Turn left onto Forest Gate
601 ft
50.
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
113 ft
51.
Turn left
91 ft
52.
Turn right
65 ft
53.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Colchester to Blackpool with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Colchester to Blackpool. The journey using petrol will set you back 48.1 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 24.05 pounds (£48.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 16.03 pounds (£48.1 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 12.03 pounds (£48.1 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Colchester and Blackpool is approximately 275.59 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 33.4 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (33.4 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 48.1 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Colchester to Blackpool is 48.1 pounds.
 

 

There are a bunch of reasons why your car drinks up petrol like nobody's business:

  1. How You Drive: If you're always flooring it, slamming on the brakes, or speeding like a maniac, you're gonna burn through petrol faster than if you take it easy.

  2. Car TLC: Keeping your ride in good shape with regular check-ups and stuff like oil changes and tire rotations can help it run more efficiently and sip less petrol.

  3. Car Type: Different cars have different petrol guzzling habits. So, the make, model, and size of your wheels can affect how much fuel you use.

  4. Where You Drive: Traffic jams, potholes, and hills can all suck up more petrol. So, cruising on a smooth highway is gonna be easier on your petrol tank than crawling through city streets.

  5. Fuel Quality: Cheap petrol might save you a few bucks at the pump, but it could end up costing you more in the long run if it's not good quality stuff.

  6. What You Carry: Loading up your car with a ton of stuff, like sports gear or camping gear, can weigh it down and make it thirstier for petrol.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Blackpool.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 33.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.7 £ (33.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.13 £ (33.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.35 £ (33.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Blackpool

An alternative route from Colchester to the Blackpool is 285.06 miles and takes 4 hours and 48 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Blackpool is the first suggested route (276mi, 4h 38min) and costs 48.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Blackpool is the second suggested route (285mi, 4h 48min) and costs 49.8 £.

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 Blackpool?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 276mi (distance from Colchester to Blackpool) and its duration is 4h 38min. The slowest route is 285mi, and its duration is 4h 48min.

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

Blackpool is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 16 meters above sea level. Blackpool has coordinates 53.8175053o,-3.0356748o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackpool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.