Route from Colchester to Trafford

The distance between Colchester and Trafford is 228 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Trafford, County: Greater Manchester, England
228 mi , 3 h 55 min
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Route from Colchester to Trafford on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Trafford

228 mi 3 h 55 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
44.2 mi
33.
Continue onto M6
22.8 mi
34.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
35.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
36.
Keep right onto M6
53.6 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
38.
Keep right at the fork
974 ft
39.
Continue onto A556
3.9 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left towards A56
0.4 mi
41.
Enter Bowdon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dunham Road (A56)
667 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Dunham Road (A56)
2.1 mi
43.
Make a slight left onto Old Market Place (A56)
288 ft
44.
Make a slight left onto Church Street (A56)
1216 ft
45.
Continue onto Manchester Road (A56)
1.2 mi
46.
Continue onto Washway Road (A56)
0.3 mi
47.
Turn left onto Woodhouse Lane
0.4 mi
48.
Turn right onto Manor Avenue
0.7 mi
49.
Turn right onto Taunton Road
336 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Colchester to Trafford by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 39.6 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 19.8 quid each (£39.6 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 13.2 quid (£39.6 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 9.9 quid (£39.6 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 Trafford is about 228.33 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 27.7 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 (27.7 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 39.6 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Colchester to Trafford: 39.6 pounds.
 

 

Mind of the following to protect your car from over fuel consumption.

  1. Engine Condition: Taking care of your engine with regular tune-ups and oil changes keeps it running smoothly, which means it uses fuel more efficiently.

  2. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car matters more than you think. Sleek designs might look cool, but they can create more wind resistance and burn through petrol faster.

  3. Speed: Slow down, speed racer! Driving at high speeds not only puts you at risk of a ticket but also burns up more petrol. Ease off the pedal a bit and watch those fuel savings add up.

  4. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising down a straight highway or navigating winding roads, your driving environment can affect how much petrol you use. Plus, extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also impact fuel consumption.

  5. Tire Pressure: Don't forget to check those tire pressures regularly! Properly inflated tires reduce resistance and help your car roll more smoothly, saving you fuel in the process.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Trafford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.5 £ (25/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.33 £ (25/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.25 £ (25/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Trafford

The second route from Colchester to the Trafford is 240.04 miles and takes 4 hours and 3 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Trafford is 237.84 miles and takes 4 hours and 33 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Trafford is the first suggested route (228mi, 3h 55min) and costs 39.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Trafford is the third suggested route (238mi, 4h 33min) and costs 41.2 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Trafford is the second suggested route (240mi, 4h 3min) and costs 41.6 £.

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 Trafford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 228mi (distance from Colchester to Trafford) and its duration is 3h 55min. The other route is 240mi, and its duration is 4h 3min. The slowest route is 238mi, and its duration is 4h 33min.

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

Trafford is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level. Trafford has coordinates 53.4215132o,-2.3517263o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Trafford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.