Route from Colchester to Rochdale

The distance between Colchester and Rochdale is 233 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Rochdale, County: Greater Manchester, England
233 mi , 3 h 56 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Colchester to Rochdale on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Rochdale

233 mi 3 h 56 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
314 ft
33.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
104 mi
34.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
35.
Keep left towards A162: Hull
0.7 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
37.
Enter Ferrybridge Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards A1(M): The NORTH
426 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The NORTH
0.4 mi
39.
Merge right onto M62
40.5 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left onto M62
0.7 mi
41.
Enter Milnrow Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Sir Isaac Newton Way
61 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Sir Isaac Newton Way
568 ft
43.
Enter Milnrow Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Sir Isaac Newton Way (A6193)
269 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Sir Isaac Newton Way (A6193)
0.3 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sir Isaac Newton Way (A6193)
97 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Sir Isaac Newton Way (A6193)
1238 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sir Isaac Newton Way (A6193)
102 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Sir Isaac Newton Way (A6193)
0.3 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sir Isaac Newton Way (A6193)
138 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Sir Isaac Newton Way (A6193)
749 ft
51.
Continue onto Moss Bridge Road
375 ft
52.
Make a slight right to stay on Moss Bridge Road
519 ft
53.
Turn left onto Crawford Street
0.4 mi
54.
Continue onto Durham Street (B6224)
0.3 mi
55.
Turn right onto Milkstone Road (B6224)
343 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination
2 ft


What's the expense of traveling from Colchester to Rochdale by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 40.3 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 20.15 quid each (£40.3 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 13.43 quid (£40.3 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 10.08 quid (£40.3 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Colchester and Rochdale is about 232.72 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 28.2 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (28.2 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 40.3 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Colchester to Rochdale: 40.3 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 Rochdale.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.75 £ (25.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.5 £ (25.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.38 £ (25.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Rochdale

The second route from Colchester to the Rochdale is 253.83 miles and takes 4 hours and 14 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Rochdale is 231.74 miles and takes 4 hours and 36 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Rochdale is the third suggested route (232mi, 4h 36min) and costs 40.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Rochdale is the first suggested route (233mi, 3h 56min) and costs 40.3 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Rochdale is the second suggested route (254mi, 4h 14min) and costs 44 £.

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 Rochdale?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 233mi (distance from Colchester to Rochdale) and its duration is 3h 56min. The other route is 254mi, and its duration is 4h 14min. The slowest route is 232mi, and its duration is 4h 36min.

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

Rochdale is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 144 meters above sea level. Rochdale has coordinates 53.6097136o,-2.1561000o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rochdale from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.