Route from Colchester to Thanet

The distance between Colchester and Thanet is 108 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Thanet, County: Kent, England
108 mi , 1 h 49 min
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Route from Colchester to Thanet on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Thanet

108 mi 1 h 49 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.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
17.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
18.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
19.
Continue onto M2
25.8 mi
20.
Continue onto Thanet Way (A299)
11.7 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
22.
Continue straight
0.5 mi
23.
Merge right onto Thanet Way (A299)
3.6 mi
24.
Enter St Nicholas-at-Wade Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Thanet Way (A299)
278 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Thanet Way (A299)
1 mi
26.
Enter Monkton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
147 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Canterbury Road West (A299)
1.6 mi
28.
Enter Minster Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Minster Road (B2190)
39 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Minster Road (B2190)
1096 ft
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B2190
167 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto B2190
585 ft
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Spitfire Way (B2190)
167 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Spitfire Way (B2190)
0.4 mi
34.
Turn left onto Alland Grange Lane
0.7 mi
35.
Continue onto Woodchurch Road
0.6 mi
36.
Make a slight right
173 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Colchester to Thanet by car?

Driving from Colchester to Thanet costs £18.7 if you use petrol. Break it down. The automobile gets 37.5 mpg and costs 143 pence per litre. If you want to carpool with friends, each of you simply pays £9.35 (£18.7 split by 2). With three friends, it's £6.23 each (£18.7 divided by 3), and with four, it's £4.68 a piece. So that's the trip's finances.

Let's examine how we got these numbers. The fuel cost depends on your car's thirst and distance. About 13.1 litres of petrol are needed for this trip. This accounts for the £18.7 Colchester-Thanet fare.

In all, the travel costs £18.7 due to distance, petrol price, and car fuel use. Knowing these prices can help you budget and organise your trip, whether you're flying alone or with company.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Thanet.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 11.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.9 £ (11.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.93 £ (11.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.95 £ (11.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Thanet

The most time-consuming route from Colchester to Thanet spans a distance of 109.55 miles and requires a travel time of 2 hours and 9 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Thanet is the first suggested route (108mi, 1h 49min) and costs 18.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Thanet is the second suggested route (110mi, 2h 9min) and costs 19 £.

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 Thanet?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 108mi (distance from Colchester to Thanet) and its duration is 1h 49min. The slowest route is 110mi, and its duration is 2h 9min.

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

Thanet is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 32 meters above sea level. Thanet has coordinates 51.3602516o,1.3484663o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Thanet from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.