Route from Colchester to Hamilton

The distance between Colchester and Hamilton is 407 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 57 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Hamilton, County: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
407 mi , 6 h 57 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Colchester to Hamilton on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Hamilton

407 mi 6 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
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
104 mi
34.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
35.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
36.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
23.1 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left towards A6055: Richmond
0.3 mi
38.
Enter Scotch Corner and take the 2nd exit towards Brough
333 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout towards Brough
9 mi
40.
Continue onto A66
2.8 mi
41.
Turn right onto B6277
1.8 mi
42.
Go straight onto Lartington Lane (B6277)
8.2 mi
43.
Turn left
0.4 mi
44.
Go straight onto B6276
12.6 mi
45.
Turn right to stay on B6276
0.5 mi
46.
Turn left onto New Road (B6276)
818 ft
47.
Take the ramp
1176 ft
48.
Merge right onto A66
20.3 mi
49.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Keswick
483 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout towards Keswick
0.6 mi
51.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards M6(N): Carlisle
953 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout towards M6(N): Carlisle
1142 ft
53.
Merge right onto M6
27.8 mi
54.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
55.
Continue onto M74
24.4 mi
56.
Take the ramp on the left onto M74
0.3 mi
57.
Keep left onto M74
0.3 mi
58.
Go straight onto Motherwell Road (A723)
526 ft
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Palace Grounds Road (A72)
405 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Palace Grounds Road (A72)
566 ft
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A72
150 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A72
1001 ft
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Muir Street (A72)
122 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Muir Street (A72)
0.4 mi
65.
Keep left onto Muir Street (A72)
131 ft
66.
Go straight onto Almada Street (A72)
0.4 mi
67.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Colchester to Hamilton with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Colchester to Hamilton. The journey using petrol will set you back 70.5 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 35.25 pounds (£70.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 23.5 pounds (£70.5 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 17.63 pounds (£70.5 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Colchester and Hamilton is approximately 406.54 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 49.3 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (49.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 70.5 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Colchester to Hamilton is 70.5 pounds.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Hamilton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 44.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 22.25 £ (44.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.83 £ (44.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.13 £ (44.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Hamilton

The second route from Colchester to the Hamilton is 427.73 miles and takes 7 hours and 4 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Hamilton is the first suggested route (407mi, 6h 57min) and costs 70.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Hamilton is the second suggested route (428mi, 7h 4min) and costs 74.1 £.

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 Hamilton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 407mi (distance from Colchester to Hamilton) and its duration is 6h 57min. The slowest route is 428mi, and its duration is 7h 4min.

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

Hamilton is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. Hamilton has coordinates 55.7776330o,-4.0536790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Hamilton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.