Route from Colchester to Harrogate

The distance between Colchester and Harrogate is 217 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Harrogate, County: North Yorkshire, England
217 mi , 3 h 45 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Colchester to Harrogate on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Harrogate

217 mi 3 h 45 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)
17.4 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards (A168): Wetherby
0.3 mi
37.
Enter Grange Moor Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wattle Syke (A659)
279 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Wattle Syke (A659)
660 ft
39.
Enter Wattle Syke Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Boston Road (A168)
362 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Boston Road (A168)
1.2 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Boston Road (A661)
255 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Boston Road (A661)
1231 ft
43.
Turn left onto Market Place (A661)
831 ft
44.
Continue onto West Gate (A661)
1243 ft
45.
Continue slightly right onto Spofforth Hill (A661)
0.7 mi
46.
Continue onto Harrogate Road (A661)
0.8 mi
47.
Continue onto Wetherby Road (A661)
0.8 mi
48.
Continue onto Park Road (A661)
0.4 mi
49.
Continue onto High Street (A661)
1214 ft
50.
Turn right onto Harrogate Road (A661)
2.6 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Harrogate
108 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout towards Harrogate
2.3 mi
53.
Enter Empress Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Knaresborough Road (A6040)
49 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Knaresborough Road (A6040)
1171 ft
55.
Make a slight right onto North Park Road
0.3 mi
56.
Continue onto Station Avenue
725 ft
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Station Bridge
166 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Station Bridge
346 ft
59.
Merge right onto Station Parade (A61)
104 ft
60.
Turn right onto Raglan Street
902 ft
61.
Turn right onto West Park (A61)
587 ft
62.
Make a U-turn and continue on Prospect Place
206 ft
63.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Colchester to Harrogate by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £37.5. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £18.75 (£37.5/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £12.5 (£37.5/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £9.38 (£37.5/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 216.55 miles, this computation entails multiplying 216.55 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 26.3 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 26.3 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £37.5.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Colchester to Harrogate stands at £37.5.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Harrogate.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.85 £ (23.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.9 £ (23.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.93 £ (23.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Harrogate

The second route from Colchester to the Harrogate is 258.69 miles and takes 4 hours and 22 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Harrogate is 228.19 miles and takes 4 hours and 22 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Harrogate is the first suggested route (217mi, 3h 45min) and costs 37.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Harrogate is the third suggested route (228mi, 4h 22min) and costs 39.6 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Harrogate is the second suggested route (259mi, 4h 22min) and costs 44.8 £.

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 Harrogate?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 217mi (distance from Colchester to Harrogate) and its duration is 3h 45min. The other route is 259mi, and its duration is 4h 22min. The slowest route is 228mi, and its duration is 4h 22min.

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

Harrogate is located in North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Harrogate has coordinates 53.9921200o,-1.5418120o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Harrogate from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.