Route from Colchester to Dover by car

The driving distance between Colchester and Dover is 111 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 53 minutes by car.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Dover, County: Kent, England
111 mi , 1 h 53 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
Fuel cost:
Passengers:



Route from Colchester to Dover on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Dover

111 mi 1 h 53 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.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
17.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
18.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
19.
Continue onto M2
25.3 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: Canterbury
0.3 mi
21.
Enter Brenley Corner and take the 4th exit towards Canterbury
753 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout towards Canterbury
20 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A2
145 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A2
2 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A258
365 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A258
1.1 mi
27.
Turn right onto Connaught Road
0.5 mi
28.
Make a sharp left onto Park Avenue
0.3 mi
29.
Make a slight left onto Maison Dieu Road (A256)
855 ft
30.
Turn right onto Pencester Road
213 ft
31.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
0 ft


How much does it cost to travel from Colchester to Dover by car?

The journey from Colchester to Dover by car comes with a price tag of £19.2 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 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 £9.6 for the trip (£19.2 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £6.4 each (£19.2 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £4.8 each (£19.2 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 13.5 liters of fuel. And that's where the £19.2 comes from for the trip from Colchester to Dover.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £19.2, 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.
 

Diesel cost from Colchester to Dover.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 12.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.1 £ (12.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.07 £ (12.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.05 £ (12.2/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol (gasoline) fuel in terms of emissions:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel combustion generally results in higher emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. This is primarily due to the combustion characteristics of diesel engines and the composition of diesel fuel. However, modern diesel vehicles incorporate advanced emission control technologies such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to mitigate these emissions effectively.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol combustion typically leads to lower emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter compared to diesel combustion. This is because petrol itself contains fewer impurities, resulting in fewer emitted particulates. Additionally, petrol engines may emit lower levels of nitrogen oxides due to differences in combustion processes and engine design.

In summary, while both diesel and petrol engines emit pollutants, diesel engines historically produced higher emissions. Nevertheless, advancements in emission control technologies have enabled both diesel and petrol vehicles to meet strict emissions standards.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Dover

The second route from Colchester to the Dover is 111.49 miles and takes 1 hour and 54 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Dover is 112.67 miles and takes 2 hours and 13 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Dover is the first suggested route (111mi, 1h 53min) and costs 19.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Dover is the second suggested route (111mi, 1h 54min) and costs 19.3 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Dover is the third suggested route (113mi, 2h 13min) and costs 19.5 £.

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 Dover?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 111mi (distance from Colchester to Dover) and its duration is 1h 53min. The other route is 111mi, and its duration is 1h 54min. The slowest route is 113mi, and its duration is 2h 13min.

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

Dover is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Dover has coordinates 51.1278758o,1.3134027o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dover from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.