Route from Colchester to Oldham

The distance between Colchester and Oldham is 217 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Oldham, County: Greater Manchester, England
217 mi , 3 h 58 min
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Route from Colchester to Oldham on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Oldham

217 mi 3 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
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
82 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left towards A57: Workshop
0.5 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A57
178 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A57
2 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A57
18 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A57
1.6 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A57
168 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A57
1.3 mi
41.
Make a slight left to stay on A57
21 ft
42.
Keep right onto A57
276 ft
43.
Keep left onto A57
0.6 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A57
168 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A57
1.1 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A57
217 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A57
0.4 mi
48.
Keep left onto A57
4.8 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Worksop Road (A57)
186 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Worksop Road (A57)
1.1 mi
51.
Enter Aston Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M1
0.3 mi
52.
Exit the roundabout onto M1
1.3 mi
53.
Keep right onto M1
11.3 mi
54.
Take the ramp on the left onto M1
0.5 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A616
138 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto A616
1.3 mi
57.
Enter Westwood Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A616
237 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A616
3.6 mi
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stocksbridge Bypass (A616)
93 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Stocksbridge Bypass (A616)
1.8 mi
61.
Continue onto Manchester Road (A616)
2.8 mi
62.
Continue onto Whams Road (A616)
1 mi
63.
Enter Flouch Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Whams Road (A616)
179 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Whams Road (A616)
1.3 mi
65.
Turn left onto Bents Road (B6106)
1 mi
66.
Continue onto Flint Lane (B6106)
0.9 mi
67.
Continue onto Penistone Road (B6106)
1.7 mi
68.
Continue onto Dunford Road (B6106)
1.5 mi
69.
Make a slight left onto Victoria Square (A635)
96 ft
70.
Turn left to stay on Victoria Square
55 ft
71.
Keep right onto Hollowgate
469 ft
72.
Turn right to stay on Hollowgate
95 ft
73.
Turn left onto Huddersfield Road (A635)
321 ft
74.
Turn right onto Greenfield Road (A635)
5.9 mi
75.
Continue onto Holmfirth Road (A635)
3.9 mi
76.
Turn right onto Chew Valley Road (A669)
0.7 mi
77.
Make a slight left to stay on Chew Valley Road (A669)
273 ft
78.
Turn right onto Shaw Hall Bank Road (A669)
439 ft
79.
Turn left onto Oldham Road (A670)
2.4 mi
80.
Continue onto High Street (A669)
0.3 mi
81.
Continue onto Lees Road (A669)
1.1 mi
82.
Turn left onto Oldham Way (A62)
621 ft
83.
Make a slight right to stay on Oldham Way
227 ft
84.
Turn right onto Prince Street (B6477)
486 ft
85.
Turn left onto Union Street
0.3 mi
86.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Colchester to Oldham by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Colchester to Oldham is £37.6 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 143 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £18.8 for the journey (£37.6 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £12.53 (£37.6 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £9.4 (£37.6 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 26.3 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £37.6 fare for the journey from Colchester to Oldham.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £37.6, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Oldham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.9 £ (23.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.93 £ (23.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.95 £ (23.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Oldham

The second route from Colchester to the Oldham is 246.43 miles and takes 4 hours and 11 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Oldham is 225.42 miles and takes 4 hours and 24 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Oldham is the first suggested route (217mi, 3h 58min) and costs 37.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Oldham is the third suggested route (225mi, 4h 24min) and costs 39.1 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Oldham is the second suggested route (246mi, 4h 11min) and costs 42.7 £.

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 Oldham?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 217mi (distance from Colchester to Oldham) and its duration is 3h 58min. The other route is 246mi, and its duration is 4h 11min. The slowest route is 225mi, and its duration is 4h 24min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Colchester to Oldham 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 Oldham?

Oldham is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 206 meters above sea level. Oldham has coordinates 53.5409298o,-2.1113659o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Oldham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.