Route from Colchester to Bradford

The distance between Colchester and Bradford is 215 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Bradford, County: West Yorkshire, England
215 mi , 3 h 40 min
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Route from Colchester to Bradford on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Bradford

215 mi 3 h 40 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 left towards A162: Hull
0.7 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
37.
Enter Ferrybridge Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards A1(M): The NORTH
426 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The NORTH
0.4 mi
39.
Merge right onto M62
20.2 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left towards M606: Bradford
0.4 mi
41.
Enter Chainbar Roundabout and take the 6th exit towards M606: Bradford
0.4 mi
42.
Exit the roundabout towards M606: Bradford
0.4 mi
43.
Merge right onto M606
1.7 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left onto M606
1143 ft
45.
Enter Staygate Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rooley Lane (A6177)
244 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Rooley Lane (A6177)
585 ft
47.
Continue onto Mayo Avenue (A6177)
0.4 mi
48.
Make a slight right
308 ft
49.
Turn right onto Manchester Road (A641)
1.4 mi
50.
Continue onto Prince's Way (A6181)
915 ft
51.
Continue onto Godwin Street (A6181)
421 ft
52.
Turn left onto Sunbridge Road (A6181)
323 ft
53.
Turn right onto Barry Street (A6181)
929 ft
54.
Turn left
81 ft
55.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Colchester to Bradford?

Well, using petrol, it's £37.3. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £18.65 for the trip (£37.3 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £12.43 each (£37.3 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £9.33 each (£37.3 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 26.1 liters of fuel. And that's where the £37.3 comes from for the trip from Colchester to Bradford.

 

The condition of the car can significantly impact fuel consumption. Here's how:

  1. Engine Efficiency: A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, burning fuel more effectively and consuming less. Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups can ensure optimal engine performance.

  2. Fuel System Health: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged fuel injectors or a faulty oxygen sensor, can lead to improper fuel combustion and increased consumption. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help prevent such problems.

  3. Tire Condition: Worn-out or improperly inflated tires increase rolling resistance, requiring more energy (and fuel) to propel the vehicle. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing worn-out tires can improve fuel efficiency.

  4. Aerodynamics: Damage to the car's body, such as dents or misaligned panels, can disrupt airflow and increase aerodynamic drag, leading to higher fuel consumption. Keeping the car's body in good condition can help maintain optimal aerodynamics.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Bradford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.8 £ (23.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.87 £ (23.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.9 £ (23.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Bradford

The second route from Colchester to the Bradford is 240.18 miles and takes 4 hours and 4 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Bradford is 220 miles and takes 4 hours and 24 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Bradford is the first suggested route (215mi, 3h 40min) and costs 37.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Bradford is the third suggested route (220mi, 4h 24min) and costs 38.1 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Bradford is the second suggested route (240mi, 4h 4min) and costs 41.6 £.

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 Bradford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 215mi (distance from Colchester to Bradford) and its duration is 3h 40min. The other route is 240mi, and its duration is 4h 4min. The slowest route is 220mi, and its duration is 4h 24min.

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

Bradford is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 128 meters above sea level. Bradford has coordinates 53.7959840o,-1.7593980o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bradford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.