Route from Colchester to Brent

The distance between Colchester and Brent is 72 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Brent, County: Greater London, England
72 mi , 1 h 20 min
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Route from Colchester to Brent on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Brent

72 mi 1 h 20 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
8.4 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1: London (N & C)
0.5 mi
18.
Enter Bignells Corner and take the 2nd exit onto A1
474 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
0.3 mi
20.
Merge right onto Barnet Bypass (A1)
2.8 mi
21.
Enter Stirling Corner and take the 2nd exit onto Barnet Way (A1)
322 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Barnet Way (A1)
1.5 mi
23.
Enter Apex Corner and take the 2nd exit onto Selvage Lane (A5109)
203 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Selvage Lane (A5109)
0.4 mi
25.
Turn left to stay on Deans Lane (A5109)
0.6 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Deansbrook Road (A5109)
189 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Deansbrook Road (A5109)
0.4 mi
28.
Continue onto Camrose Avenue
0.9 mi
29.
Continue onto Taunton Way
0.4 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Honeypot Lane (A4140)
125 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Honeypot Lane (A4140)
0.9 mi
32.
Enter Kingsbury Circle and take the 2nd exit onto Fryent Way (A4140)
272 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Fryent Way (A4140)
1 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Salmon Street (A4140)
241 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Salmon Street (A4140)
713 ft
36.
Turn right onto Greenhill
647 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Colchester to Brent by car?

The journey from Colchester to Brent by car comes with a price tag of £12.7 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £6.35 for the trip (£12.7 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £4.23 each (£12.7 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £3.18 each (£12.7 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 8.8 liters of fuel. And that's where the £12.7 comes from for the trip from Colchester to Brent.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £12.7, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Brent.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.4 £ (8.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.93 £ (8.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.2 £ (8.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Brent

The second route from Colchester to the Brent is 69.91 miles and takes 1 hour and 21 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Brent is 66.02 miles and takes 1 hour and 23 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Brent is the third suggested route (66mi, 1h 23min) and costs 11.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Brent is the second suggested route (70mi, 1h 21min) and costs 12.2 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Brent is the first suggested route (72mi, 1h 20min) and costs 12.7 £.

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 Brent?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 72mi (distance from Colchester to Brent) and its duration is 1h 20min. The other route is 70mi, and its duration is 1h 21min. The slowest route is 66mi, and its duration is 1h 23min.

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

Brent is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Brent has coordinates 51.5672808o,-0.2710568o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Brent from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.