Route from Colchester to Gedling

The distance between Colchester and Gedling is 148 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Gedling, County: Nottinghamshire, England
148 mi , 2 h 38 min
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Route from Colchester to Gedling on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Gedling

148 mi 2 h 38 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
27.9 mi
31.
Merge right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
13.7 mi
32.
Continue onto A14
314 ft
33.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
49.1 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
35.
Turn left onto Grantham Road (A52)
13 mi
36.
Enter Saxondale Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fosse Road (B692)
344 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Fosse Road (B692)
1.2 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fosse Way (A6097)
79 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Fosse Way (A6097)
741 ft
40.
Enter Margidinum and take the 1st exit onto A6097
156 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A6097
1305 ft
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6097
252 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A6097
3.2 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A612
37 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A612
3.2 mi
46.
Make a slight right to stay on Trent Valley Road (A612)
205 ft
47.
Turn right onto Colliery Way (A6211)
261 ft
48.
Turn left onto Burton Road
0.6 mi
49.
Turn right onto Shearing Hill
0.3 mi
50.
Continue slightly left onto Main Road
953 ft
51.
Turn left to stay on Main Road
1099 ft
52.
Turn left onto Duncroft Avenue
223 ft
53.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Colchester to Gedling?

Well, using petrol, it's £25.6. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £12.8 for the trip (£25.6 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £8.53 each (£25.6 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £6.4 each (£25.6 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 17.9 liters of fuel. And that's where the £25.6 comes from for the trip from Colchester to Gedling.

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Gedling.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.1 £ (16.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.4 £ (16.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.05 £ (16.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Gedling

The second route from Colchester to the Gedling is 179.33 miles and takes 3 hours and 6 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Gedling is 155.84 miles and takes 2 hours and 56 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Gedling is the first suggested route (148mi, 2h 38min) and costs 25.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Gedling is the third suggested route (156mi, 2h 56min) and costs 27 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Gedling is the second suggested route (179mi, 3h 6min) and costs 31.1 £.

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 Gedling?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 148mi (distance from Colchester to Gedling) and its duration is 2h 38min. The other route is 156mi, and its duration is 2h 56min. The slowest route is 179mi, and its duration is 3h 6min.

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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 Gedling?

Gedling is located in Nottinghamshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Gedling has coordinates 52.9734550o,-1.0800559o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gedling from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.