Route from Colchester to Chelmsford

The distance between Colchester and Chelmsford is 23.8 miles. Travel time is 28 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
23.8 mi , 28 min
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Route from Colchester to Chelmsford on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Chelmsford

23.8 mi 28 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
18.5 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.3 mi
13.
Continue onto A131
469 ft
14.
Keep right onto A131
356 ft
15.
Enter Generals Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chelmer Road (A138)
155 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Chelmer Road (A138)
0.6 mi
17.
Make a slight left onto A138
0.3 mi
18.
Enter Cuton Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Springfield Road (B1137)
504 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Springfield Road (B1137)
1283 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Springfield Road (B1137)
102 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Springfield Road (B1137)
1.1 mi
22.
Turn right onto Victoria Road (A1099)
0.6 mi
23.
Turn right onto Duke Street
20 ft
24.
Turn left
218 ft
25.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Colchester to Chelmsford?

The expense of driving from Colchester to Chelmsford, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £4.1. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 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 £2.05 (£4.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £1.37 per passenger (£4.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £1.03 per passenger (£4.1 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 Chelmsford, approximately 2.9 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 23.82 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 £4.1 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.
 

Diesel cost from Colchester to Chelmsford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.3 £ (2.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.87 £ (2.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.65 £ (2.6/4) /p.

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 Chelmsford?

Chelmsford is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 33 meters above sea level. Chelmsford has coordinates 51.7355868o,0.4685497o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chelmsford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.