Route from Colchester to Welwyn Hatfield

The distance between Colchester and Welwyn Hatfield is 68 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: Welwyn Hatfield, County: Hertfordshire, England
68 mi , 1 h 8 min
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Route from Colchester to Welwyn Hatfield on map



Driving directions from Colchester to Welwyn Hatfield

68 mi 1 h 8 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
8.4 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1: London (N & C)
0.5 mi
18.
Enter Bignells Corner and take the 4th exit towards A1 (M): The North Hatfield
0.5 mi
19.
Exit the roundabout towards A1 (M): The North Hatfield
0.3 mi
20.
Merge right onto Barnet Bypass (A1(M))
3.3 mi
21.
Take exit 2 on the left towards A1001: Welham Green
0.3 mi
22.
Continue onto A1001
1213 ft
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto South Way (A1001)
95 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto South Way (A1001)
0.7 mi
25.
Enter Travellers Lane Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto South Way (A1001)
354 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto South Way (A1001)
0.4 mi
27.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Colchester to Welwyn Hatfield?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £11.9. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £5.95 each (£11.9 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £3.97 a head (£11.9 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £2.98 per person (£11.9 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 8.3 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £11.9 total comes from for the trip from Colchester to Welwyn Hatfield.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Colchester to Welwyn Hatfield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.75 £ (7.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.5 £ (7.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.88 £ (7.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to Welwyn Hatfield

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Colchester to Welwyn Hatfield covers 61.23 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 11 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Colchester to Welwyn Hatfield by car?

The cheapest route from Colchester to Welwyn Hatfield is the second suggested route (61.2mi, 1h 11min) and costs 10.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to Welwyn Hatfield is the first suggested route (68mi, 1h 8min) and costs 11.9 £.

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 Welwyn Hatfield?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 68mi (distance from Colchester to Welwyn Hatfield) and its duration is 1h 8min. The slowest route is 61.2mi, and its duration is 1h 11min.

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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 Welwyn Hatfield?

Welwyn Hatfield is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 95 meters above sea level. Welwyn Hatfield has coordinates 51.7465017o,-0.2133693o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Welwyn Hatfield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.