Route from Colchester to Cambridge

The distance between Colchester and Cambridge is 59.6 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
59.6 mi , 1 h 9 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Colchester to Cambridge on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Cambridge

59.6 mi 1 h 9 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
21.2 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1309: Cambridge
0.3 mi
32.
Enter Westfield Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A1309
844 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A1309
1105 ft
34.
Keep left onto A1309
0.6 mi
35.
Keep left onto Hauxton Road (A1309)
317 ft
36.
Continue onto High Street
0.7 mi
37.
Continue onto Trumpington Road (A1134)
1.3 mi
38.
Turn right onto Lensfield Road (A603)
0.3 mi
39.
Continue onto Gonville Place (A603)
0.3 mi
40.
Turn left onto Parkside
1036 ft
41.
Continue onto Parker Street
737 ft
42.
Continue slightly left onto Emmanuel Street
479 ft
43.
Turn right onto Saint Andrew's Street
551 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Colchester to Cambridge with petrol?

Driving from Colchester to Cambridge costs £10.3 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £5.15 per person. With three passengers, it's £3.43 per person, and with four passengers, it's £2.58 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 7.2 liters of fuel. This results in a £10.3 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess 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.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Cambridge.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.25 £ (6.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.17 £ (6.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.63 £ (6.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Cambridge

The second route from Colchester to the Cambridge is 70.73 miles and takes 1 hour and 18 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Cambridge is 49.89 miles and takes 1 hour and 13 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Cambridge is the third suggested route (49.9mi, 1h 13min) and costs 8.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Cambridge is the first suggested route (59.6mi, 1h 9min) and costs 10.3 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Cambridge is the second suggested route (71mi, 1h 18min) and costs 12.3 £.

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 Cambridge?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 59.6mi (distance from Colchester to Cambridge) and its duration is 1h 9min. The other route is 49.9mi, and its duration is 1h 13min. The slowest route is 71mi, and its duration is 1h 18min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Colchester to Cambridge by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Colchester to Cambridge. It provides driving directions from Colchester to Cambridge, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Colchester - Cambridge route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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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 Cambridge?

Cambridge is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Cambridge has coordinates 52.2053370o,0.1218170o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cambridge from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.