Route from Colchester to Pontypool

The distance between Colchester and Pontypool is 218 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Pontypool, County: Newport, Wales
218 mi , 3 h 37 min
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Route from Colchester to Pontypool on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Pontypool

218 mi 3 h 37 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
35.9 mi
17.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
18.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
19.
Merge right onto M4
100 mi
20.
Keep right onto M4
18.7 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
561 ft
22.
Continue onto A4042
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Grove Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Brynglas Tunnels and Malpas Road Relief Road (A4042)
243 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Brynglas Tunnels and Malpas Road Relief Road (A4042)
1.4 mi
25.
Enter Croes-y-myalch Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
275 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1.1 mi
27.
Enter Llantarnam Bypass and take the 3rd exit onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
307 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
0.8 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
168 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
1.3 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
261 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
478 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A472
196 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.8 mi
37.
Keep right onto A472
438 ft
38.
Make a slight left onto A4043
281 ft
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Albion Road
49 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Albion Road
433 ft
41.
Turn right onto Nicholas Street
535 ft
42.
Turn left onto Upper Bridge Street
182 ft
43.
Turn left onto High Street
560 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Colchester to Pontypool by car?

Embarking on the journey from Colchester to Pontypool, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 37.8 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 18.9 pounds for each of two passengers, 12.6 pounds for three passengers, and merely 9.45 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 217.74 miles, the car craves around 26.4 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (26.4 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 37.8 pounds. Thus, the journey from Colchester to Pontypool is marked by a fuel cost of 37.8 pounds.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Pontypool.

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 Pontypool

An alternative route from Colchester to the Pontypool is 208.29 miles and takes 4 hours and 15 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Pontypool is the second suggested route (208mi, 4h 15min) and costs 36.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Pontypool is the first suggested route (218mi, 3h 37min) and costs 37.8 £.

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 Pontypool?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 218mi (distance from Colchester to Pontypool) and its duration is 3h 37min. The slowest route is 208mi, and its duration is 4h 15min.

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

Pontypool is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 184 meters above sea level. Pontypool has coordinates 51.7003690o,-3.0452680o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Pontypool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.