Route from Colchester to Plymouth

The distance between Colchester and Plymouth is 290 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
290 mi , 5 h 4 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Colchester to Plymouth on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Plymouth

290 mi 5 h 4 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
43 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: The SOUTH WEST
0.3 mi
18.
Keep right towards M3: Basingstoke
0.7 mi
19.
Merge right onto M3
30.8 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left onto M3
2.2 mi
21.
Continue onto A303
26.4 mi
22.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
307 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
24.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
245 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
11.6 mi
26.
Go straight onto A303
22.8 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A359
154 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A359
0.6 mi
29.
Turn right to stay on High Street (A359)
0.5 mi
30.
Turn right onto West Camel Road
4.2 mi
31.
Enter Podimore and take the 1st exit onto A303
64 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
5.3 mi
33.
Enter Cartgate Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
196 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.2 mi
35.
Enter Hayes End Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A303
253 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
6.4 mi
37.
Enter Southfields Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
261 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
29.1 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left
699 ft
40.
Continue onto M5
4.9 mi
41.
Continue towards A38
2.3 mi
42.
Keep right towards A38: Plymouth
1.2 mi
43.
Continue onto Devon Expressway (A38)
33.2 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
45.
Continue onto Marsh Mills Flyover
0.3 mi
46.
Enter Marsh Mills Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Plymouth Road (A374)
51 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Plymouth Road (A374)
0.8 mi
48.
Continue onto Embankment Road (A374)
1 mi
49.
Go straight onto Gdynia Way (A374)
0.7 mi
50.
Make a slight left to stay on Gdynia Way (A374)
275 ft
51.
Go straight onto Exeter Street (A374)
0.4 mi
52.
Enter Charles Cross and take the 2nd exit onto Charles Street (A374)
349 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Charles Street (A374)
778 ft
54.
Turn left onto Cobourg Street (A374)
1107 ft
55.
Enter North Cross and exit onto North Cross
373 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Colchester to Plymouth with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Colchester to Plymouth. The journey using petrol will set you back 50.3 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 25.15 pounds (£50.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 16.77 pounds (£50.3 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 12.58 pounds (£50.3 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Colchester and Plymouth is approximately 290.36 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 35.2 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (35.2 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 50.3 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Colchester to Plymouth is 50.3 pounds.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Plymouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.9 £ (31.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.6 £ (31.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.95 £ (31.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Plymouth

The second route from Colchester to the Plymouth is 310.97 miles and takes 5 hours and 9 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Plymouth is the first suggested route (290mi, 5h 4min) and costs 50.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Plymouth is the second suggested route (311mi, 5h 9min) and costs 53.9 £.

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 Plymouth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 290mi (distance from Colchester to Plymouth) and its duration is 5h 4min. The slowest route is 311mi, and its duration is 5h 9min.

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

Plymouth is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Plymouth has coordinates 50.3754565o,-4.1426565o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Plymouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.