Route from Colchester to Gloucester

The distance between Colchester and Gloucester is 168 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Gloucester, County: Gloucestershire, England
168 mi , 2 h 57 min
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Route from Colchester to Gloucester on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Gloucester

168 mi 2 h 57 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 4th exit
1193 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
172 ft
15.
Continue onto M25
14.8 mi
16.
Continue onto M25
31.1 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M40: Birmingham
28.6 mi
18.
Keep left towards Oxford
1.5 mi
19.
Continue onto Wheatley Bypass (A40)
1.7 mi
20.
Continue onto London Road (A40)
2.7 mi
21.
Merge left onto North Way (A40)
0.6 mi
22.
Continue onto Northern By-pass Road (A40)
2.4 mi
23.
Continue onto Elsfield Way (A40)
0.6 mi
24.
Enter Cutteslowe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Way (A40)
97 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto North Way (A40)
0.4 mi
26.
Enter Wolvercote Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
235 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
3.8 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
121 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A40
158 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.6 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A40
167 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.5 mi
34.
Enter Burford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
246 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9.1 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
87 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
5.8 mi
38.
Turn left onto A436
4.2 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A436
32 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
216 ft
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A436
114 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A436
2.2 mi
43.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
155 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
4.3 mi
45.
Enter Zoons Court Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
112 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
0.6 mi
47.
Enter C&G Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Corinium Avenue (A417)
291 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Corinium Avenue (A417)
0.7 mi
49.
Enter Walls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Eastern Avenue (A38)
209 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastern Avenue (A38)
0.5 mi
51.
Take the ramp
193 ft
52.
Turn right onto Metz Way (A4302)
0.9 mi
53.
Turn right to stay on Metz Way (A4302)
23 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Colchester to Gloucester by car?

The journey from Colchester to Gloucester by car comes with a price tag of £29.4 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 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 £14.7 for the trip (£29.4 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £9.8 each (£29.4 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £7.35 each (£29.4 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 20.4 liters of fuel. And that's where the £29.4 comes from for the trip from Colchester to Gloucester.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £29.4, 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.
 

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive 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.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Gloucester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.2 £ (20.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.8 £ (20.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.1 £ (20.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Gloucester

The second route from Colchester to the Gloucester is 164.43 miles and takes 3 hours and 2 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Gloucester is 161.89 miles and takes 3 hours and 12 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Gloucester is the third suggested route (162mi, 3h 12min) and costs 28.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Gloucester is the second suggested route (164mi, 3h 2min) and costs 28.7 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Gloucester is the first suggested route (168mi, 2h 57min) and costs 29.4 £.

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 Gloucester?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 168mi (distance from Colchester to Gloucester) and its duration is 2h 57min. The other route is 164mi, and its duration is 3h 2min. The slowest route is 162mi, and its duration is 3h 12min.

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

Gloucester is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 18 meters above sea level. Gloucester has coordinates 51.8642449o,-2.2381560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gloucester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.