Route from Colchester to Portsmouth

The distance between Colchester and Portsmouth is 142 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
142 mi , 2 h 26 min
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Route from Colchester to Portsmouth on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Portsmouth

142 mi 2 h 26 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 2nd exit onto M25
235 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
7.9 mi
15.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
16.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
10.4 mi
17.
Keep left towards M25: Gatwick (M23)
29.3 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A3: London (SW & C)
0.3 mi
19.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A3
43 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
0.6 mi
21.
Merge right onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
0.8 mi
22.
Continue onto Ripley By-Pass (A3)
7.7 mi
23.
Continue onto Guildford and Godalming Bypass (A3)
1.3 mi
24.
Keep right onto Guildford and Godalming Bypass (A3)
4 mi
25.
Continue onto Milford By-Pass (A3)
1.3 mi
26.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
3 mi
27.
Continue onto Tunnel Way (A3)
3 mi
28.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
2.2 mi
29.
Continue onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
5.3 mi
30.
Enter Ham Barn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
233 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
6.8 mi
32.
Continue onto London Road (A3)
10.1 mi
33.
Continue onto A27
2.2 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
35.
Keep right at the fork
235 ft
36.
Enter Portsbridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto London Road (A3)
87 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A3)
921 ft
38.
Keep right onto A3
1 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A3
9 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
196 ft
41.
Turn right onto Walden Road
970 ft
42.
Turn left onto Widley Road
609 ft
43.
Turn left onto Gruneisen Road
32 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Colchester to Portsmouth by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £24.7. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £12.35 (£24.7/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £8.23 (£24.7/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £6.18 (£24.7/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 142.32 miles, this computation entails multiplying 142.32 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 17.3 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 17.3 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £24.7.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Colchester to Portsmouth stands at £24.7.

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Portsmouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.8 £ (15.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.2 £ (15.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.9 £ (15.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Portsmouth

The second route from Colchester to the Portsmouth is 145.53 miles and takes 2 hours and 35 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Portsmouth is 134.19 miles and takes 2 hours and 56 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Portsmouth is the third suggested route (134mi, 2h 56min) and costs 23.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Portsmouth is the first suggested route (142mi, 2h 26min) and costs 24.7 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Portsmouth is the second suggested route (146mi, 2h 35min) and costs 25.2 £.

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 Portsmouth?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 142mi (distance from Colchester to Portsmouth) and its duration is 2h 26min. The other route is 146mi, and its duration is 2h 35min. The slowest route is 134mi, and its duration is 2h 56min.

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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 Portsmouth?

Portsmouth is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Portsmouth has coordinates 50.8197675o,-1.0879769o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Portsmouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.