Route from Colchester to West Lancashire

The distance between Colchester and West Lancashire is 249 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: West Lancashire, County: Lancashire, England
249 mi , 4 h 10 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Colchester to West Lancashire on map



Driving directions from Colchester to West Lancashire

249 mi 4 h 10 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
44.2 mi
33.
Continue onto M6
22.8 mi
34.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
35.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
36.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
37.
Keep right onto M6
2.7 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
0.4 mi
39.
Enter Orrell Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M58
31 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto M58
5.2 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left towards St Helens
0.3 mi
42.
Enter Bickerstaffe Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards Southport
917 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout towards Southport
589 ft
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Burscough
233 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout towards Burscough
1.3 mi
46.
Turn left onto Wigan Road (A577)
0.7 mi
47.
Turn right onto Castle Lane
0.9 mi
48.
Continue left onto Lathom Lane
682 ft
49.
Turn left
1056 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Colchester to West Lancashire by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 43.1 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 21.55 quid each (£43.1 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 14.37 quid (£43.1 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 10.78 quid (£43.1 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Colchester and West Lancashire is about 248.55 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 30.1 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (30.1 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 43.1 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Colchester to West Lancashire: 43.1 pounds.
 

 

Several factors that influence automotive fuel usage include:

Driving Habits: Engaging in aggressive driving behaviors, such as rapidly accelerating, exceeding the speed limit, and often braking, can have a substantial impact on fuel consumption, leading to increased petrololine usage.

Vehicle Maintenance: Ensuring proper maintenance, which includes frequent oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, guarantees the best possible fuel efficiency. Failure to perform maintenance might result in reduced fuel efficiency and heightened fuel usage.

Tire Pressure: Incorrectly inflated tires will elevate rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Ensuring the correct tire pressure is maintained is crucial for maximizing fuel efficiency.

Air Conditioning Usage: Operating the air conditioning system can elevate engine workload and fuel consumption, particularly in congested traffic or urban driving scenarios. Optimizing the use of air conditioning can assist decrease fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Colchester to West Lancashire.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.6 £ (27.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.07 £ (27.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.8 £ (27.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to West Lancashire

The slowest route from Colchester to the West Lancashire is 260.26 miles and takes 4 hours and 18 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to West Lancashire is the first suggested route (249mi, 4h 10min) and costs 43.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to West Lancashire is the second suggested route (260mi, 4h 18min) and costs 45.1 £.

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 West Lancashire?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 249mi (distance from Colchester to West Lancashire) and its duration is 4h 10min. The slowest route is 260mi, and its duration is 4h 18min.

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

West Lancashire is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 36 meters above sea level. West Lancashire has coordinates 53.5728525o,-2.8558128o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Lancashire from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.