Route from Colchester to West Dorset

The distance between Colchester and West Dorset is 210 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: West Dorset, County: Dorset, England
210 mi , 3 h 39 min
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Route from Colchester to West Dorset on map



Driving directions from Colchester to West Dorset

210 mi 3 h 39 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
43 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: The SOUTH WEST
0.3 mi
18.
Keep right towards M3: Basingstoke
0.7 mi
19.
Merge right onto M3
50.2 mi
20.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
21.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
22.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
23.
Continue onto A31
12.8 mi
24.
Enter Woodsbridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
153 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.9 mi
26.
Enter Boundary Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
82 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.5 mi
28.
Enter Azalea Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
125 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.4 mi
30.
Enter Palmersford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
288 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
1.5 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
149 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3.9 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
93 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
1.2 mi
36.
Enter Lake Gates and take the 2nd exit onto A31
128 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3 mi
38.
Enter Roundhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
289 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
7.2 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A35
111 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
9.9 mi
42.
Enter Stinsford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Stinsford Hill (B3150)
256 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Stinsford Hill (B3150)
1268 ft
44.
Continue onto London Road (B3150)
0.6 mi
45.
Continue onto High East Street (B3150)
879 ft
46.
Continue onto High West Street (B3150)
1140 ft
47.
Turn right onto The Grove (B3147)
1.1 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
111 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
3.4 mi
50.
Turn left to stay on Dorchester Road (A356)
3.7 mi
51.
Turn left
307 ft
52.
Go straight onto Greenford Lane
272 ft
53.
Turn right
560 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Colchester to West Dorset?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 36.5 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 143 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 18.25 quid each (£36.5 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 12.17 quid per person (£36.5 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 9.13 quid per person (£36.5 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 25.5 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 210.39 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 25.5 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 143 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Colchester to West Dorset: 36.5 quid.

 

 

Some things that affect car fuel consumption are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel consumption.

  3. Tire Pressure: Improperly inflated tires can increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Maintaining proper tire pressure helps optimize fuel efficiency.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system can increase engine load and fuel consumption, especially in stop-and-go traffic or during city driving. Minimizing AC usage when possible can help reduce fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Colchester to West Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.5 £ (23/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.67 £ (23/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.75 £ (23/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to West Dorset

The second route from Colchester to the West Dorset is 216.62 miles and takes 3 hours and 47 minutes.

The third route from Colchester to the West Dorset is 198.34 miles and takes 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Colchester to West Dorset by car?

The cheapest route from Colchester to West Dorset is the third suggested route (198mi, 4h 20min) and costs 34.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Colchester to West Dorset is the first suggested route (210mi, 3h 39min) and costs 36.5 £.

The most expensive route from Colchester to West Dorset is the second suggested route (217mi, 3h 47min) and costs 37.6 £.

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 West Dorset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 210mi (distance from Colchester to West Dorset) and its duration is 3h 39min. The other route is 217mi, and its duration is 3h 47min. The slowest route is 198mi, and its duration is 4h 20min.

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

West Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level. West Dorset has coordinates 50.7755272o,-2.5816958o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.