Route from Colchester to Watford

The distance between Colchester and Watford is 75 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Watford, County: Hertfordshire, England
75 mi , 1 h 18 min
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Route from Colchester to Watford on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Watford

75 mi 1 h 18 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 4th exit
1193 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
172 ft
15.
Continue onto M25
14.8 mi
16.
Continue onto M25
16 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A405: London
0.3 mi
18.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 1st exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
14 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.7 mi
20.
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Lane (A405)
420 ft
21.
Take the ramp onto M1
2.2 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Berrygrove Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
1273 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
0.7 mi
25.
Keep right onto Stephenson Way
686 ft
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Colonial Way
229 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Colonial Way
591 ft
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Radlett Road
13 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Radlett Road
0.3 mi
30.
Make a slight left onto Radlett Road
0.3 mi
31.
Turn left onto Queens Road
277 ft
32.
Turn left onto Queen's Place
132 ft
33.
Turn right onto Gladstone Road
779 ft
34.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Colchester to Watford by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 13.1 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 144 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £6.55 (equivalent to 13.1/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 4.37 pounds (13.1/3) per passenger.
3.28 pounds (13.1/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(75.29 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per litre for fuel equals 13.1 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)9.1 litres are consumed (75.29 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 9.1 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 9.1 litres x 144 pence per litre, or 13.1 pounds

13.1 pounds for fuel to get from Colchester to Watford
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Watford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.55 £ (9.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.03 £ (9.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.28 £ (9.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Watford

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Colchester to Watford covers 73.63 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 29 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Watford is the second suggested route (74mi, 1h 29min) and costs 12.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Watford is the first suggested route (75mi, 1h 18min) and costs 13.1 £.

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 Watford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 75mi (distance from Colchester to Watford) and its duration is 1h 18min. The slowest route is 74mi, and its duration is 1h 29min.

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

Watford is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Watford has coordinates 51.6564890o,-0.3903200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Watford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.