Route from Colchester to Perth

The distance between Colchester and Perth is 432 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 48 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Perth, County: Perth and Kinross, Scotland
432 mi , 7 h 48 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from Colchester to Perth on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Perth

432 mi 7 h 48 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)
35 mi
36.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
24.8 mi
37.
Take exit 56 on the left towards B6275: Barton
0.4 mi
38.
Enter Barton Junction and take the 1st exit onto Hang Bank (B6275)
70 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Hang Bank (B6275)
5 mi
40.
Turn right onto B6275
575 ft
41.
Make a slight right onto B6275
4.8 mi
42.
Turn left onto A68
1.9 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Corbridge
109 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout towards Corbridge
0.4 mi
45.
Continue onto Chapel Street (A68)
357 ft
46.
Turn left to stay on A68
790 ft
47.
Turn right onto Toadpool (A68)
0.3 mi
48.
Continue onto Etherley Bank (A68)
0.9 mi
49.
Continue onto South Road (A68)
0.5 mi
50.
Turn left onto A68
5.6 mi
51.
Enter Harperley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
228 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
2.5 mi
53.
Turn right onto High Street (A68)
0.2 mi
54.
Continue onto Castle Bank (A68)
895 ft
55.
Turn left onto Dan's Castle (A68)
0.3 mi
56.
Continue onto North Road (A68)
6.8 mi
57.
Continue onto Front Street (A68)
1218 ft
58.
Continue onto Allensford Bank (A68)
9.8 mi
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
300 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
1.4 mi
61.
Enter Styford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A69
170 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A69
2.5 mi
63.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
64.
Enter Stagshaw Road Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A68
377 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
2.1 mi
66.
Make a slight left onto A68
185 ft
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
214 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
19.3 mi
69.
Take the ramp on the left onto A68
28.8 mi
70.
Keep right onto A68
5.6 mi
71.
Enter Ravenswood Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
228 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
3 mi
73.
Continue onto Thorn Street (A68)
405 ft
74.
Continue onto Lauder Road (A68)
6.6 mi
75.
Continue onto Mid Row (A68)
759 ft
76.
Continue onto West High Street (A68)
1112 ft
77.
Continue onto Edinburgh Road (A68)
3.7 mi
78.
Enter Carfraemill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A68
202 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
15.7 mi
80.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
51 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
82.
Merge right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
1.1 mi
83.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
269 ft
84.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
8.9 mi
85.
Take the ramp on the left towards A71
1092 ft
86.
Keep right onto A71
210 ft
87.
Take the ramp on the left onto A720
1025 ft
88.
Keep left towards M8
535 ft
89.
Continue towards M8
3.3 mi
90.
Take the ramp on the left towards M9
1.2 mi
91.
Continue onto M9
1.6 mi
92.
Take exit 1A on the left towards M90: Dundee
3.2 mi
93.
Merge left onto A90
1.1 mi
94.
Continue onto M90
6.6 mi
95.
Keep right onto M90
4.1 mi
96.
Take exit 4 on the left towards A909: Kelty
19.9 mi
97.
Take exit 10 on the left towards A912: Stirling
989 ft
98.
Keep right towards A912: Perth
0.3 mi
99.
Go straight onto A912
0.9 mi
100.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Edinburgh Road (A912)
53 ft
101.
Exit the roundabout onto Edinburgh Road (A912)
0.9 mi
102.
Turn left onto Marshall Place (A989)
774 ft
103.
Turn right onto Scott Street
1169 ft
104.
Turn right onto South Street
304 ft
105.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Colchester to Perth?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 75 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 143 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 37.5 quid each (£75 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 25 quid per person (£75 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 18.75 quid per person (£75 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 52.4 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 432.45 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 52.4 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 143 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Colchester to Perth: 75 quid.

 

 

The condition of the car can significantly impact fuel consumption. Here's how:

  1. Engine Efficiency: A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, burning fuel more effectively and consuming less. Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups can ensure optimal engine performance.

  2. Fuel System Health: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged fuel injectors or a faulty oxygen sensor, can lead to improper fuel combustion and increased consumption. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help prevent such problems.

  3. Tire Condition: Worn-out or improperly inflated tires increase rolling resistance, requiring more energy (and fuel) to propel the vehicle. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing worn-out tires can improve fuel efficiency.

  4. Aerodynamics: Damage to the car's body, such as dents or misaligned panels, can disrupt airflow and increase aerodynamic drag, leading to higher fuel consumption. Keeping the car's body in good condition can help maintain optimal aerodynamics.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Perth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 47.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.7 £ (47.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.8 £ (47.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.85 £ (47.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Perth

The slowest route from Colchester to the Perth is 487.05 miles and takes 8 hours and 3 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Perth is the first suggested route (432mi, 7h 48min) and costs 75 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Perth is the second suggested route (487mi, 8h 3min) and costs 84.4 £.

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 Perth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 432mi (distance from Colchester to Perth) and its duration is 7h 48min. The slowest route is 487mi, and its duration is 8h 3min.

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

Perth is located in Perth and Kinross county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 10 meters above sea level. Perth has coordinates 56.3949940o,-3.4308381o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Perth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.