Route from Colchester to Preston

The distance between Colchester and Preston is 257 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Preston, County: Lancashire, England
257 mi , 4 h 20 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Colchester to Preston on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Preston

257 mi 4 h 20 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
44.2 mi
33.
Continue onto M6
22.8 mi
34.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
35.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
36.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
37.
Keep right onto M6
15.7 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left
1198 ft
39.
Keep left at the fork
1115 ft
40.
Continue onto M65
0.7 mi
41.
Keep right at the fork
216 ft
42.
Keep left onto London Way (A6)
0.5 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
172 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
1 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Way (A6)
349 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto London Way (A6)
0.7 mi
47.
Continue onto Victoria Road (A6)
696 ft
48.
Go straight onto London Road (A6)
0.7 mi
49.
Continue slightly left onto Stanley Street (A59)
864 ft
50.
Continue onto Ring Way (A59)
0.3 mi
51.
Turn right onto North Road (A6)
210 ft
52.
Turn left onto Walker Street
1247 ft
53.
Turn right onto North Street
101 ft
54.
Turn right
51 ft
55.
Turn right
397 ft
56.
Turn left
87 ft
57.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Colchester to Preston with petrol?

Driving from Colchester to Preston costs £44.9 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £22.45 per person. With three passengers, it's £14.97 per person, and with four passengers, it's £11.23 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 31.2 liters of fuel. This results in a £44.9 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Preston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.55 £ (31.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.37 £ (31.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.78 £ (31.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Preston

An alternative route from Colchester to the Preston is 268.08 miles and takes 4 hours and 31 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Preston is the first suggested route (257mi, 4h 20min) and costs 44.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Preston is the second suggested route (268mi, 4h 31min) and costs 46.8 £.

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 Preston?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 257mi (distance from Colchester to Preston) and its duration is 4h 20min. The slowest route is 268mi, and its duration is 4h 31min.

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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 Preston?

Preston is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Preston has coordinates 53.7632010o,-2.7030900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Preston from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.