Route from Colchester to Tower Hamlets

The distance between Colchester and Tower Hamlets is 56.2 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Tower Hamlets, County: Greater London, England
56.2 mi , 1 h 9 min
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Route from Colchester to Tower Hamlets on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Tower Hamlets

56.2 mi 1 h 9 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)
0.4 mi
25.
Turn left onto Grove Road (A1205)
0.7 mi
26.
Turn left onto Bow Common Lane
906 ft
27.
Turn right onto Joseph Street
354 ft
28.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Colchester to Tower Hamlets?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 9.8 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 4.9 quid each (£9.8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 3.27 quid per person (£9.8 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 2.45 quid per person (£9.8 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 6.8 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 56.2 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 6.8 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Colchester to Tower Hamlets: 9.8 quid.

 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Tower Hamlets.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.4 £ (6.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.27 £ (6.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.7 £ (6.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Tower Hamlets

The slowest route from Colchester to the Tower Hamlets is 63.69 miles and takes 1 hour and 13 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Colchester to Tower Hamlets by car?

The cheapest route from Colchester to Tower Hamlets is the first suggested route (56.2mi, 1h 9min) and costs 9.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Tower Hamlets is the second suggested route (64mi, 1h 13min) and costs 11.1 £.

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 Tower Hamlets?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 56.2mi (distance from Colchester to Tower Hamlets) and its duration is 1h 9min. The slowest route is 64mi, and its duration is 1h 13min.

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

Tower Hamlets is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 10 meters above sea level. Tower Hamlets has coordinates 51.5202607o,-0.0293396o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Tower Hamlets from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.