Route from Colchester to Halton

The distance between Colchester and Halton is 233 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Halton, County: Cheshire, England
233 mi , 3 h 56 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Colchester to Halton on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Halton

233 mi 3 h 56 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
44.2 mi
33.
Continue onto M6
22.8 mi
34.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
35.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
36.
Keep right onto M6
58.2 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left
1221 ft
38.
Keep left towards M56
0.6 mi
39.
Merge right onto M56
5.4 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left towards A56: Preston Brook
1228 ft
41.
Enter Preston Brook Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Chester Road (A56)
236 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Chester Road (A56)
0.9 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Chester Road (A56)
72 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Chester Road (A56)
0.3 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chester Road (A533)
62 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Chester Road (A533)
0.4 mi
47.
Enter Southern Expressway Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Southern Expressway (A533)
17 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Southern Expressway (A533)
1 mi
49.
Take the ramp on the left
1108 ft
50.
Enter Hallwood Link Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hallwood Link Road
509 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Hallwood Link Road
0.4 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto East Lane
110 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto East Lane
229 ft
54.
Enter Southway/East Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto East Lane
138 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto East Lane
1093 ft
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Holt Lane
65 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Holt Lane
642 ft
58.
Turn left onto Main Street
358 ft
59.
Turn right onto Castle Road
148 ft
60.
Make a slight left to stay on Castle Road
208 ft
61.
Turn left
118 ft
62.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Colchester to Halton by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 40.5 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 20.25 quid each (£40.5 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 13.5 quid (£40.5 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 10.13 quid (£40.5 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Colchester and Halton is about 233.38 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 28.3 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (28.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 40.5 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Colchester to Halton: 40.5 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Halton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.75 £ (25.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.5 £ (25.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.38 £ (25.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Halton

The second route from Colchester to the Halton is 245.09 miles and takes 4 hours and 4 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Halton is 238.82 miles and takes 4 hours and 34 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Halton is the first suggested route (233mi, 3h 56min) and costs 40.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Halton is the third suggested route (239mi, 4h 34min) and costs 41.4 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Halton is the second suggested route (245mi, 4h 4min) and costs 42.5 £.

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 Halton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 233mi (distance from Colchester to Halton) and its duration is 3h 56min. The other route is 245mi, and its duration is 4h 4min. The slowest route is 239mi, and its duration is 4h 34min.

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

Halton is located in Cheshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 92 meters above sea level. Halton has coordinates 53.3317210o,-2.6958220o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Halton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.