Route from Colchester to Southwark

The distance between Colchester and Southwark is 59.9 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Southwark, County: Greater London, England
59.9 mi , 1 h 23 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Colchester to Southwark on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Southwark

59.9 mi 1 h 23 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
39.2 mi
12.
Enter Gallows Corner and take the 3rd exit onto Eastern Avenue East (A12)
248 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastern Avenue East (A12)
6.9 mi
14.
Enter Gants Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Eastern Avenue (A12)
184 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastern Avenue (A12)
0.9 mi
16.
Enter Redbridge Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Eastern Avenue (A12)
681 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastern Avenue (A12)
3.5 mi
18.
Continue onto East Cross Route (A12)
1.5 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
1084 ft
20.
Turn right onto Wick Lane (B142)
149 ft
21.
Turn right onto Tredegar Road (B142)
745 ft
22.
Turn right onto Parnell Road (B142)
739 ft
23.
Turn left onto Roman Road (B119)
0.3 mi
24.
Turn left onto Roman Road (B119)
1.1 mi
25.
Turn right onto Cambridge Heath Road (A107)
48 ft
26.
Turn left onto Bethnal Green Road (A1209)
1 mi
27.
Turn left onto Shoreditch High Street (A10)
829 ft
28.
Continue onto Norton Folgate (A10)
389 ft
29.
Turn right onto Primrose Street
645 ft
30.
Turn left onto Appold Street
522 ft
31.
Continue onto Sun Street (B100)
996 ft
32.
Continue onto Chiswell Street (B100)
1181 ft
33.
Continue onto Beech Street (B100)
1190 ft
34.
Continue onto Long Lane
1263 ft
35.
Turn right onto East Poultry Avenue
315 ft
36.
Turn left onto Charterhouse Street
1156 ft
37.
Continue onto New Fetter Lane (A4)
789 ft
38.
Continue onto Fetter Lane (A4)
692 ft
39.
Turn right onto Fleet Street (A4)
618 ft
40.
Continue onto Strand (A4)
702 ft
41.
Turn right onto Aldwych (A4)
0.3 mi
42.
Continue onto Strand (A4)
0.5 mi
43.
Enter Charing Cross and exit onto Charing Cross
277 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Colchester to Southwark by car?

Embarking on the journey from Colchester to Southwark, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 10.5 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 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 5.25 pounds for each of two passengers, 3.5 pounds for three passengers, and merely 2.63 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 59.9 miles, the car craves around 7.3 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 (7.3 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 10.5 pounds. Thus, the journey from Colchester to Southwark is marked by a fuel cost of 10.5 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Colchester to Southwark.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.6 £ (7.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.4 £ (7.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.8 £ (7.2/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol (gasoline) fuel in terms of emissions:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel combustion generally results in higher emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. This is primarily due to the combustion characteristics of diesel engines and the composition of diesel fuel. However, modern diesel vehicles incorporate advanced emission control technologies such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to mitigate these emissions effectively.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol combustion typically leads to lower emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter compared to diesel combustion. This is because petrol itself contains fewer impurities, resulting in fewer emitted particulates. Additionally, petrol engines may emit lower levels of nitrogen oxides due to differences in combustion processes and engine design.

In summary, while both diesel and petrol engines emit pollutants, diesel engines historically produced higher emissions. Nevertheless, advancements in emission control technologies have enabled both diesel and petrol vehicles to meet strict emissions standards.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Southwark

The slowest route from Colchester to the Southwark is 68.8 miles and takes 1 hour and 32 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Southwark is the first suggested route (59.9mi, 1h 23min) and costs 10.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Southwark is the second suggested route (69mi, 1h 32min) and costs 12 £.

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 Southwark?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 59.9mi (distance from Colchester to Southwark) and its duration is 1h 23min. The slowest route is 69mi, and its duration is 1h 32min.

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

Southwark is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Southwark has coordinates 51.5073509o,-0.1277583o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Southwark from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.