Colchester Bournemouth by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Colchester and Bournemouth by car is 181 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

How far is Bournemouth from Colchester? The driving distance is 181 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Bournemouth, County: Dorset, England
181 mi , 3 h 2 min
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Route from Colchester to Bournemouth on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Bournemouth

181 mi 3 h 2 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
36.5 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
1197 ft
13.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 4th exit
1193 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
172 ft
15.
Continue onto M25
14.8 mi
16.
Continue onto M25
43 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: The SOUTH WEST
0.3 mi
18.
Keep right towards M3: Basingstoke
0.7 mi
19.
Merge right onto M3
50.2 mi
20.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
21.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
22.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
23.
Continue onto A31
11.3 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
25.
Keep left at the fork
386 ft
26.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
6.8 mi
27.
Continue onto Wessex Way (A338)
2.2 mi
28.
Enter St Pauls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wessex Way (A338)
200 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessex Way (A338)
1.1 mi
30.
Enter Bournemouth West Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cambridge Road (B3066)
10 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Cambridge Road (B3066)
823 ft
32.
Enter St Michael's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Poole Road
70 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Poole Road
350 ft
34.
Continue onto Poole Hill
472 ft
35.
Continue onto Commercial Road
566 ft
36.
Continue onto Terrace Road
841 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Colchester to Bournemouth by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £31.6. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £15.8 (£31.6/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £10.53 (£31.6/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £7.9 (£31.6/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 181.24 miles, this computation entails multiplying 181.24 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 22 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 22 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £31.6.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Colchester to Bournemouth stands at £31.6.

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Bournemouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.95 £ (21.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.3 £ (21.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.48 £ (21.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Bournemouth

An alternative route from Colchester to the Bournemouth is 169.19 miles and takes 3 hours and 43 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Bournemouth is the second suggested route (169mi, 3h 43min) and costs 29.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Bournemouth is the first suggested route (181mi, 3h 2min) and costs 31.6 £.

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 Bournemouth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 181mi (distance from Colchester to Bournemouth) and its duration is 3h 2min. The slowest route is 169mi, and its duration is 3h 43min.

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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 Bournemouth?

Bournemouth is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Bournemouth has coordinates 50.7191640o,-1.8807690o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bournemouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.