Route from Colchester to West Somerset

The distance between Colchester and West Somerset is 260 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

From: Colchester, County: Essex, England
To: West Somerset, County: Somerset, England
260 mi , 4 h 32 min
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Route from Colchester to West Somerset on map



Driving directions from Colchester to West Somerset

260 mi 4 h 32 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
35.9 mi
17.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
18.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
19.
Merge right onto M4
98 mi
20.
Take exit 20 on the left towards M5: Thornbury
0.3 mi
21.
Keep left towards M5 South: Thornbury
0.7 mi
22.
Keep right onto M5
46.2 mi
23.
Take exit 25 on the left towards A358: Taunton
0.3 mi
24.
Enter Blackbrook Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto A358
959 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A358
0.3 mi
26.
Enter Hankridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Toneway (A358)
60 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Toneway (A358)
1.2 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Priory Avenue (A3038)
118 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Priory Avenue (A3038)
749 ft
30.
Enter Priory Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Priory Bridge Road (A3038)
122 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Priory Bridge Road (A3038)
0.5 mi
32.
Turn right onto Station Road (A3038)
978 ft
33.
Continue onto Kingston Road (A3038)
613 ft
34.
Keep left onto Kingston Road (A3038)
324 ft
35.
Make a slight left onto Greenway Road (A358)
0.7 mi
36.
Continue slightly right onto Staplegrove Road (A358)
0.6 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Minehead Road (A358)
79 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Minehead Road (A358)
551 ft
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Minehead Road (A358)
103 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Minehead Road (A358)
2.3 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A358
92 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A358
0.8 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bishops Lydeard Bypass (A358)
56 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Bishops Lydeard Bypass (A358)
822 ft
45.
Continue onto Williton Road (A358)
0.7 mi
46.
Turn left onto B3224
2.5 mi
47.
Go straight onto B3224
6.6 mi
48.
Continue onto B3190
1.9 mi
49.
Turn right
2.7 mi
50.
Continue onto Bessom Bridge
555 ft
51.
Continue onto Storrtidge Lane
0.5 mi
52.
Continue slightly right onto Bryant's Hill
0.8 mi
53.
Turn right onto Sanctuary Lane
0.4 mi
54.
Make a slight right to stay on Sanctuary Lane
0.3 mi
55.
Continue onto Combeshead Hill
0.3 mi
56.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Colchester to West Somerset?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 45.1 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 143 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 22.55 £ (45.1/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 15.03 £ (45.1/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 11.28 £ (45.1/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (260 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per liter = 45.1 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 260 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 31.5 liters

Fuel needed = 31.5 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 31.5 liters x 143 pence per liter = 45.1 £

Fuel cost from Colchester to West Somerset = 45.1 £

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Colchester to West Somerset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.25 £ (28.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.5 £ (28.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.13 £ (28.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colchester to West Somerset

An alternative route from Colchester to the West Somerset is 248.56 miles and takes 4 hours and 33 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Colchester to West Somerset is the second suggested route (249mi, 4h 33min) and costs 43.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colchester to West Somerset is the first suggested route (260mi, 4h 32min) 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 Somerset?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 260mi (distance from Colchester to West Somerset) and its duration is 4h 32min. The slowest route is 249mi, and its duration is 4h 33min.

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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 West Somerset?

West Somerset is located in Somerset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 283 meters above sea level. West Somerset has coordinates 51.0854991o,-3.4953504o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Somerset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.