Route from Colchester to Purbeck

The distance between Colchester and Purbeck is 192 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Purbeck, County: Dorset, England
192 mi , 3 h 13 min
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Route from Colchester to Purbeck on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Purbeck

192 mi 3 h 13 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
50.2 mi
20.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
21.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
22.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
23.
Continue onto A31
12.8 mi
24.
Enter Woodsbridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
153 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.9 mi
26.
Enter Boundary Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
82 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.5 mi
28.
Enter Azalea Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
125 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.4 mi
30.
Enter Palmersford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
288 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
1.5 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
149 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3.9 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
93 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
1.2 mi
36.
Enter Lake Gates and take the 2nd exit onto A31
128 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3 mi
38.
Enter Roundhouse Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Poole Road (A350)
67 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Poole Road (A350)
1.9 mi
40.
Continue onto Blandford Road North (A350)
1.6 mi
41.
Enter Upton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A35
871 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
1155 ft
43.
Merge right onto Upton Bypass (A35)
1.5 mi
44.
Enter Bakers Arms Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wareham Road (A351)
43 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Wareham Road (A351)
1 mi
46.
Enter Blackhill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A351
134 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A351
1 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sandford Road (A351)
86 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Sandford Road (A351)
0.3 mi
50.
Turn left onto Saint Helens Road
761 ft
51.
Turn right onto Saint Martin's Road
295 ft
52.
Make a slight left
159 ft
53.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Colchester to Purbeck?

Well, using petrol, it's £33.4. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £16.7 for the trip (£33.4 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £11.13 each (£33.4 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £8.35 each (£33.4 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 23.2 liters of fuel. And that's where the £33.4 comes from for the trip from Colchester to Purbeck.

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Purbeck.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.6 £ (23.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.73 £ (23.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.8 £ (23.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Purbeck

The second route from Colchester to the Purbeck is 217.62 miles and takes 3 hours and 44 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Purbeck is 179.49 miles and takes 3 hours and 54 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Purbeck is the third suggested route (179mi, 3h 54min) and costs 31.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Purbeck is the first suggested route (192mi, 3h 13min) and costs 33.4 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Purbeck is the second suggested route (218mi, 3h 44min) and costs 38 £.

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 Purbeck?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 192mi (distance from Colchester to Purbeck) and its duration is 3h 13min. The other route is 218mi, and its duration is 3h 44min. The slowest route is 179mi, and its duration is 3h 54min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Colchester to Purbeck by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Colchester to Purbeck. It provides driving directions from Colchester to Purbeck, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Colchester - Purbeck route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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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 Purbeck?

Purbeck is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Purbeck has coordinates 50.7020961o,-2.0965194o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Purbeck from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.