Route from Colchester to Harlow

The distance between Colchester and Harlow is 44.1 miles. Travel time is 52 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Harlow, County: Essex, England
44.1 mi , 52 min
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Route from Colchester to Harlow on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Harlow

44.1 mi 52 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 1st exit towards M11: London
11 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout towards M11: London
0.6 mi
29.
Merge left onto M11
5.3 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1025
318 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A1025
457 ft
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Gilden Way (A1025)
182 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Gilden Way (A1025)
0.4 mi
35.
Enter Campions Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Gilden Way (A1025)
147 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Gilden Way (A1025)
1.4 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto First Avenue (A1025)
230 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto First Avenue (A1025)
866 ft
39.
Enter Mark Hall Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto First Avenue
225 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto First Avenue
0.7 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto First Avenue
146 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto First Avenue
0.7 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fourth Avenue
184 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Fourth Avenue
791 ft
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fourth Avenue
76 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Fourth Avenue
701 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fourth Avenue
206 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Fourth Avenue
694 ft
49.
Turn left onto Harberts Road
411 ft
50.
Turn left onto Wedhey
193 ft
51.
Turn right onto Little Grove Field
175 ft
52.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Colchester to Harlow by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £7.7. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £3.85 (£7.7/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £2.57 (£7.7/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £1.93 (£7.7/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 44.13 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 44.13 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 5.3 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 5.3 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £7.7.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Colchester to Harlow amounts to £7.7.

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Harlow.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.4 £ (4.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.6 £ (4.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.2 £ (4.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Harlow

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Colchester to Harlow covers 43.74 miles and necessitates 53 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Harlow is the second suggested route (43.7mi, 53min) and costs 7.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Harlow is the first suggested route (44.1mi, 52min) and costs 7.7 £.

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 Harlow?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 44.1mi (distance from Colchester to Harlow) and its duration is 52min. The slowest route is 43.7mi, and its duration is 53min.

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

Harlow is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 71 meters above sea level. Harlow has coordinates 51.7677870o,0.0878060o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Harlow from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.