Route from Colchester to Bolton

The distance between Colchester and Bolton is 247 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Bolton, County: Greater Manchester, England
247 mi , 4 h 9 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Colchester to Bolton on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Bolton

247 mi 4 h 9 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
65 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left
0.7 mi
38.
Merge right onto M62
8.5 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left towards M60: Leeds
0.3 mi
40.
Continue towards M60
2.6 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left onto M60
0.5 mi
42.
Continue onto M61
0.5 mi
43.
Keep right towards A666: Bolton
4 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left onto A666
946 ft
45.
Turn left onto Bradford Street (A579)
259 ft
46.
Continue onto Lower Bridgeman Street (A579)
741 ft
47.
Turn right onto Manchester Road (A579)
234 ft
48.
Continue onto Bradshawgate (A575)
878 ft
49.
Turn left onto Great Moor Street (B6204)
600 ft
50.
Turn right onto Back Cheapside
114 ft
51.
Turn right onto Bold Street
102 ft
52.
Turn left onto Back Mawdsley Street
14 ft
53.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Colchester to Bolton by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £43.2. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £21.6 (£43.2/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £14.4 per person (£43.2/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £10.8 per person (£43.2/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 247.34 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 247.34 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 30 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 30 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £43.2.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Colchester to Bolton amounts to £43.2.

 

Mind of the following to protect your car from over fuel consumption.

  1. Engine Condition: Taking care of your engine with regular tune-ups and oil changes keeps it running smoothly, which means it uses fuel more efficiently.

  2. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car matters more than you think. Sleek designs might look cool, but they can create more wind resistance and burn through petrol faster.

  3. Speed: Slow down, speed racer! Driving at high speeds not only puts you at risk of a ticket but also burns up more petrol. Ease off the pedal a bit and watch those fuel savings add up.

  4. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising down a straight highway or navigating winding roads, your driving environment can affect how much petrol you use. Plus, extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also impact fuel consumption.

  5. Tire Pressure: Don't forget to check those tire pressures regularly! Properly inflated tires reduce resistance and help your car roll more smoothly, saving you fuel in the process.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Bolton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 29.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.95 £ (29.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.97 £ (29.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.48 £ (29.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Bolton

The second route from Colchester to the Bolton is 247.84 miles and takes 4 hours and 10 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Bolton is 242.64 miles and takes 4 hours and 60 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Bolton is the third suggested route (243mi, 4h 60min) and costs 42.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Bolton is the first suggested route (247mi, 4h 9min) and costs 43.2 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Bolton is the second suggested route (248mi, 4h 10min) and costs 43.3 £.

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 Bolton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 247mi (distance from Colchester to Bolton) and its duration is 4h 9min. The other route is 248mi, and its duration is 4h 10min. The slowest route is 243mi, and its duration is 4h 60min.

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

Bolton is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 100 meters above sea level. Bolton has coordinates 53.5768647o,-2.4282192o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bolton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.