Route from Colchester to Northampton

The distance between Colchester and Northampton is 116 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Northampton, County: Northamptonshire, England
116 mi , 1 h 58 min
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Route from Colchester to Northampton on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Northampton

116 mi 1 h 58 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
36.5 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
1197 ft
13.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 4th exit
1193 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
172 ft
15.
Continue onto M25
14.8 mi
16.
Continue onto M25
11.8 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1081: St Albans
1021 ft
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
244 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
896 ft
20.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
404 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
22.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
313 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
24.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
352 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
3.5 mi
26.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
38.5 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left
1222 ft
28.
Keep right at the fork
1161 ft
29.
Continue onto London Road (A45)
1.8 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left
785 ft
31.
Enter Queen Eleanor Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A508)
251 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A508)
1 mi
33.
Continue onto Cotton End (A508)
0.4 mi
34.
Turn left onto St Peters Way (A428)
1054 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Horse Shoe Street (A508)
222 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Horse Shoe Street (A508)
570 ft
37.
Continue onto Horse Market (A508)
1148 ft
38.
Make a slight left onto St Andrew's Street
344 ft
39.
Turn left onto Herbert Street
506 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Colchester to Northampton with petrol?

Driving from Colchester to Northampton costs £20.2 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £10.1 per person. With three passengers, it's £6.73 per person, and with four passengers, it's £5.05 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 14 liters of fuel. This results in a £20.2 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Northampton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7 £ (14/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.67 £ (14/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.5 £ (14/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Northampton

The second route from Colchester to the Northampton is 112.54 miles and takes 1 hour and 59 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Northampton is 100.03 miles and takes 2 hours and 3 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Northampton is the third suggested route (100mi, 2h 3min) and costs 17.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Northampton is the second suggested route (113mi, 1h 59min) and costs 19.6 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Northampton is the first suggested route (116mi, 1h 58min) and costs 20.2 £.

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 Northampton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 116mi (distance from Colchester to Northampton) and its duration is 1h 58min. The other route is 113mi, and its duration is 1h 59min. The slowest route is 100mi, and its duration is 2h 3min.

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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 Northampton?

Northampton is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 70 meters above sea level. Northampton has coordinates 52.2404770o,-0.9026560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Northampton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.