Route from Colchester to Guildford

The distance between Colchester and Guildford is 100 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Guildford, County: Surrey, England
100 mi , 1 h 43 min
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Route from Colchester to Guildford on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Guildford

100 mi 1 h 43 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.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
10.4 mi
17.
Keep left towards M25: Gatwick (M23)
29.3 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A3: London (SW & C)
0.3 mi
19.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A3
43 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
0.6 mi
21.
Merge right onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
0.8 mi
22.
Continue onto Ripley By-Pass (A3)
5.9 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
24.
Keep left at the fork
197 ft
25.
Turn left onto Woking Road (A320)
254 ft
26.
Continue onto Stoke Road (A320)
595 ft
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stoke Road (A320)
69 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Stoke Road (A320)
0.5 mi
29.
Continue onto Chertsey Street (A320)
701 ft
30.
Turn left onto North Street (A320)
155 ft
31.
Turn right onto High Street (A3100)
34 ft
32.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Colchester to Guildford?

The expense of driving from Colchester to Guildford, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £17.4. 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 £8.7 (£17.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £5.8 per passenger (£17.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £4.35 per passenger (£17.4 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 Guildford, approximately 12.2 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 100.34 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 £17.4 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.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Guildford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 11 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.5 £ (11/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.67 £ (11/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.75 £ (11/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Guildford

The second route from Colchester to the Guildford is 112.71 miles and takes 1 hour and 54 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Guildford is 90.53 miles and takes 2 hours and 6 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Guildford is the third suggested route (91mi, 2h 6min) and costs 15.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Guildford is the first suggested route (100mi, 1h 43min) and costs 17.4 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Guildford is the second suggested route (113mi, 1h 54min) 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 Guildford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 100mi (distance from Colchester to Guildford) and its duration is 1h 43min. The other route is 113mi, and its duration is 1h 54min. The slowest route is 91mi, and its duration is 2h 6min.

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

Guildford is located in Surrey county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 56 meters above sea level. Guildford has coordinates 51.2362200o,-0.5704090o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Guildford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.