Route from Colchester to Wellingborough

The distance between Colchester and Wellingborough is 102 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Wellingborough, County: Northamptonshire, England
102 mi , 1 h 48 min
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Route from Colchester to Wellingborough on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Wellingborough

102 mi 1 h 48 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
14.1 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left
1184 ft
34.
Enter Thrapston Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A45
83 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A45
2.9 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A45
297 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A45
2 mi
38.
Enter Stanwick Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A45
168 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A45
2.7 mi
40.
Enter Skew Bridge Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Higham Road (A45)
196 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Higham Road (A45)
3 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left towards A509: Lt. Irchester
819 ft
43.
Merge right onto Little Irchester Junction (A509)
444 ft
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Turnells Mill Lane (A509)
189 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Turnells Mill Lane (A509)
1085 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto London Road (A5193)
10 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A5193)
0.8 mi
48.
Go straight onto Sheep Street (A5193)
585 ft
49.
Continue onto Silver Street
421 ft
50.
Keep right onto Silver Street (A5193)
292 ft
51.
Turn right onto Church Street (A5128)
469 ft
52.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Colchester to Wellingborough?

The expense of driving from Colchester to Wellingborough using petrol amounts to £17.8. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £8.9 (£17.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £5.93 per person (£17.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £4.45 per person (£17.8 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 12.4 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £17.8 for the trip from Colchester to Wellingborough.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Wellingborough.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 11.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.6 £ (11.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.73 £ (11.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.8 £ (11.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Wellingborough

The second route from Colchester to the Wellingborough is 98.07 miles and takes 1 hour and 59 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the Wellingborough is 114.65 miles and takes 1 hour and 58 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to Wellingborough is the second suggested route (98mi, 1h 59min) and costs 17 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to Wellingborough is the first suggested route (102mi, 1h 48min) and costs 17.8 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to Wellingborough is the third suggested route (115mi, 1h 58min) and costs 19.9 £.

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 Wellingborough?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 102mi (distance from Colchester to Wellingborough) and its duration is 1h 48min. The other route is 115mi, and its duration is 1h 58min. The slowest route is 98mi, and its duration is 1h 59min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Colchester to Wellingborough by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Colchester to Wellingborough. It provides driving directions from Colchester to Wellingborough, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Colchester - Wellingborough route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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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 Wellingborough?

Wellingborough is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. Wellingborough has coordinates 52.3024190o,-0.6939640o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wellingborough from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.