Route from Colchester to Brighton

The distance between Colchester and Brighton is 110 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Brighton, County: East Sussex, England
110 mi , 1 h 57 min
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Route from Colchester to Brighton on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Brighton

110 mi 1 h 57 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 2nd exit onto M25
235 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
7.9 mi
15.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
16.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
10.4 mi
17.
Keep left towards M25: Gatwick (M23)
12.5 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards M23 (S): Brighton
0.9 mi
19.
Merge right onto M23
5.7 mi
20.
Continue onto M23
8.3 mi
21.
Continue onto A23
7.5 mi
22.
Continue onto London Road (A23)
5.2 mi
23.
Continue onto Dale Hill (A23)
3 mi
24.
Enter Mill Road Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Mill Road
301 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Mill Road
1.1 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dyke Road Avenue
16 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Dyke Road Avenue
2.3 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Buckingham Place (A2010)
67 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Buckingham Place (A2010)
1175 ft
30.
Continue onto Terminus Road (A2010)
798 ft
31.
Make a slight right onto Queen's Road (A2010)
924 ft
32.
Turn left onto North Road
301 ft
33.
Turn right onto Spring Gardens
454 ft
34.
Continue onto Portland Street
523 ft
35.
Turn left onto North Street (B2066)
1312 ft
36.
Turn left onto Old Steine (A23)
500 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Colchester to Brighton?

The expense of driving from Colchester to Brighton using petrol amounts to £19.2. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £9.6 (£19.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £6.4 per person (£19.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £4.8 per person (£19.2 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 13.3 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £19.2 for the trip from Colchester to Brighton.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Brighton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 13.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.65 £ (13.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.43 £ (13.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.33 £ (13.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Brighton

The second route from Colchester to the Brighton is 110.09 miles and takes 2 hours and 13 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Brighton is 114.51 miles and takes 2 hours and 26 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Brighton is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Brighton is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Brighton is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Brighton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 110mi (distance from Colchester to Brighton) and its duration is 1h 57min. The other route is 110mi, and its duration is 2h 13min. The slowest route is 115mi, and its duration is 2h 26min.

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

Brighton is located in East Sussex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 10 meters above sea level. Brighton has coordinates 50.8225300o,-0.1371630o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Brighton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.