Route from Colchester to Uttlesford

The distance between Colchester and Uttlesford is 40.2 miles. Travel time is 52 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Uttlesford, County: Essex, England
40.2 mi , 52 min
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Route from Colchester to Uttlesford on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Uttlesford

40.2 mi 52 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)
9.2 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto A120
0.3 mi
25.
Enter Dunmow South Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto B1256
840 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto B1256
0.6 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1256
25 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto B1256
0.9 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stortford Road (B1256)
77 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Stortford Road (B1256)
0.3 mi
31.
Enter Woodlands Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Woodside Way (B184)
246 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Woodside Way (B184)
417 ft
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Woodside Way (B184)
88 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Woodside Way (B184)
1.2 mi
35.
Enter Bowyers Bridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B184
35 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto B184
5.2 mi
37.
Turn right onto Newbiggen Street (B184)
0.4 mi
38.
Continue onto Walden Road (B184)
3.1 mi
39.
Turn left onto Water Lane
1.6 mi
40.
Continue onto Newport Road
1.1 mi
41.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Colchester to Uttlesford by car?

Embarking on the journey from Colchester to Uttlesford, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 7 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 3.5 pounds for each of two passengers, 2.33 pounds for three passengers, and merely 1.75 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 40.16 miles, the car craves around 4.9 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 (4.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 7 pounds. Thus, the journey from Colchester to Uttlesford is marked by a fuel cost of 7 pounds.
 

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Uttlesford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.45 £ (4.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.63 £ (4.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.23 £ (4.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Uttlesford

An alternative route from Colchester to the Uttlesford is 43.1 miles and takes 1 hour and 2 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Uttlesford is the first suggested route (40.2mi, 52min) and costs 7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Uttlesford is the second suggested route (43.1mi, 1h 2min) and costs 7.5 £.

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 Uttlesford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 40.2mi (distance from Colchester to Uttlesford) and its duration is 52min. The slowest route is 43.1mi, and its duration is 1h 2min.

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

Uttlesford is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level. Uttlesford has coordinates 51.9789427o,0.2391238o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Uttlesford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.