Route from Colchester to Bromley

The distance between Colchester and Bromley is 65 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Bromley, County: Greater London, England
65 mi , 1 h 11 min
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Route from Colchester to Bromley on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Bromley

65 mi 1 h 11 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)
3.3 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A20: London (SE)
0.2 mi
18.
Enter Swanley Interchange and take the 5th exit onto A20
0.3 mi
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A20
4.7 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left onto A20
0.3 mi
21.
Enter Frognal Corner and take the 1st exit onto Perry Street (A222)
33 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Perry Street (A222)
0.8 mi
23.
Continue onto Bromley Lane (A222)
0.3 mi
24.
Continue onto Bromley Road (A222)
0.5 mi
25.
Turn right onto Old Hill (B264)
0.4 mi
26.
Continue onto Chislehurst Road (B264)
0.9 mi
27.
Turn right onto Widmore Road (A222)
0.8 mi
28.
Make a slight left to stay on Widmore Road (A222)
1036 ft
29.
Continue slightly right onto High Street (A222)
577 ft
30.
Turn left onto Harmony Way
402 ft
31.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Colchester to Bromley?

The expense of driving from Colchester to Bromley, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £11.3. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £5.65 (£11.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £3.77 per passenger (£11.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £2.83 per passenger (£11.3 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Colchester to Bromley, approximately 7.9 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 64.89 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £11.3 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Bromley.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.9 £ (7.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.6 £ (7.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.95 £ (7.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Bromley

The second route from Colchester to the Bromley is 66.56 miles and takes 1 hour and 14 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Bromley is 65.64 miles and takes 1 hour and 17 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Bromley is the first suggested route (65mi, 1h 11min) and costs 11.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Bromley is the third suggested route (66mi, 1h 17min) and costs 11.5 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Bromley is the second suggested route (67mi, 1h 14min) and costs 11.6 £.

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 Bromley?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 65mi (distance from Colchester to Bromley) and its duration is 1h 11min. The other route is 67mi, and its duration is 1h 14min. The slowest route is 66mi, and its duration is 1h 17min.

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

Bromley is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 69 meters above sea level. Bromley has coordinates 51.4060250o,0.0131560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bromley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.