Colwyn Bay Colchester by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Colwyn Bay and Colchester by car is 266 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

How far is Colchester from Colwyn Bay? The driving distance is 266 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Colwyn Bay, County: Colwyn Bay, Wales
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
266 mi , 4 h 38 min
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Route from Colwyn Bay to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Colwyn Bay to Colchester

266 mi 4 h 38 min
1.
Head southeast on Claughton Road
236 ft
2.
Turn left onto Rhiw Road
521 ft
3.
Turn left onto A547
139 ft
4.
Turn right onto Sea View Road (B5113)
272 ft
5.
Turn right onto Bay View Road (B5113)
705 ft
6.
Continue onto Victoria Avenue (B5113)
687 ft
7.
Take the ramp on the right towards A55: Chester
910 ft
8.
Merge right onto Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Expressway (A55)
30.6 mi
9.
Keep left towards A55: Chester
5.4 mi
10.
Continue onto North Wales Expressway (A55)
5 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards A41: Chester
0.8 mi
12.
Take the ramp
151 ft
13.
Merge left onto Boughton Heath Junction (A41)
227 ft
14.
Make a slight left onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
8.4 mi
15.
Continue straight onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
3.5 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
145 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
0.9 mi
18.
Continue onto No Man's Heath Bypass (A41)
1 mi
19.
Continue onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
2.2 mi
20.
Continue onto Chester Road (A41)
1.2 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Wolverhampton
239 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout towards Wolverhampton
0.8 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Wolverhampton
159 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout towards Wolverhampton
1.4 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Wolverhampton
224 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout towards Wolverhampton
0.5 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Wolverhampton
177 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout towards Wolverhampton
1.1 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Wolverhampton
128 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout towards Wolverhampton
7 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chester Road (A41)
69 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Chester Road (A41)
4.7 mi
33.
Continue onto Newport Road (A41)
0.6 mi
34.
Continue onto Chester Road (A41)
5.1 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
156 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
0.9 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
225 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
0.6 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A41
135 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
5 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
208 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
2.7 mi
43.
Enter Tong Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M54
111 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto M54
11.3 mi
45.
Merge right onto M6
5.7 mi
46.
Keep right onto M6
38.9 mi
47.
Continue towards A14: Felixstowe
58.2 mi
48.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
49.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
50.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
51.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
53.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
17 mi
55.
Enter Galleys Corner Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
133 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
0.9 mi
57.
Enter Marks Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
267 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
3.4 mi
59.
Continue onto Coggeshall Bypass (A120)
2.4 mi
60.
Continue onto Colchester Road (A120)
1 mi
61.
Continue onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
2.3 mi
62.
Enter Marks Tey Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A120
127 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
858 ft
64.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
2.8 mi
65.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
66.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
68.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
70.
Make a slight left
236 ft
71.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
72.
Turn left
60 ft
73.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Colwyn Bay to Colchester?

The expense of driving from Colwyn Bay to Colchester, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £46.4. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £23.2 (£46.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £15.47 per passenger (£46.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £11.6 per passenger (£46.4 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Colwyn Bay to Colchester, approximately 32.2 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 265.88 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £46.4 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Colwyn Bay to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 32.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.1 £ (32.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.73 £ (32.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.05 £ (32.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colwyn Bay to Colchester

An alternative route from Colwyn Bay to the Colchester is 277.54 miles and takes 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Colwyn Bay to Colchester by car?

The cheapest route from Colwyn Bay to Colchester is the first suggested route (266mi, 4h 38min) and costs 46.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colwyn Bay to Colchester is the second suggested route (278mi, 4h 46min) and costs 48.5 £.

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 Colwyn Bay to Colchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 266mi (distance from Colwyn Bay to Colchester) and its duration is 4h 38min. The slowest route is 278mi, and its duration is 4h 46min.

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Where is Colwyn Bay located?

Colwyn Bay is located in Colwyn Bay county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Colwyn Bay has coordinates 53.2931820o,-3.7276400o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Colwyn Bay from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Colchester?

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.