Route from Colchester to Harborough

The distance between Colchester and Harborough is 118 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Harborough, County: Leicestershire, England
118 mi , 2 h 4 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Colchester to Harborough on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Harborough

118 mi 2 h 4 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
28.5 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left towards A6
0.3 mi
34.
Enter Rothwell Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Rothwell Interchange (A6)
314 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell Interchange (A6)
400 ft
36.
Enter Rothwell Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
247 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
0.5 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
100 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
2 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
136 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
0.9 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Desborough Road (A6)
107 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Desborough Road (A6)
1.9 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
75 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
1 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
247 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
2.8 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Melton Road (B6047)
463 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Melton Road (B6047)
2.5 mi
50.
Continue onto Shangton Road (B6047)
0.6 mi
51.
Make a slight right onto Melton Road (B6047)
1.3 mi
52.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Colchester to Harborough?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 20.5 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 143 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 10.25 £ (20.5/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 6.83 £ (20.5/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 5.13 £ (20.5/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (118.43 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per liter = 20.5 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 118.43 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 14.4 liters

Fuel needed = 14.4 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 14.4 liters x 143 pence per liter = 20.5 £

Fuel cost from Colchester to Harborough = 20.5 £

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Harborough.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 13 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.5 £ (13/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.33 £ (13/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.25 £ (13/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Harborough

The most time-consuming route from Colchester to Harborough spans a distance of 130.63 miles and requires a travel time of 2 hours and 15 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Harborough is the first suggested route (118mi, 2h 4min) and costs 20.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Harborough is the second suggested route (131mi, 2h 15min) and costs 22.7 £.

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 Harborough?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 118mi (distance from Colchester to Harborough) and its duration is 2h 4min. The slowest route is 131mi, and its duration is 2h 15min.

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

Harborough is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 131 meters above sea level. Harborough has coordinates 52.5708762o,-0.9346458o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Harborough from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.