Route from Elgin to Colchester

The distance between Elgin and Colchester is 560 miles. Travel time is 10 hours and 14 minutes.

From: Elgin, County: Moray, Scotland
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
560 mi , 10 h 14 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Elgin to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Elgin to Colchester

560 mi 10 h 14 min
1.
Head east on Blackfriars Road
159 ft
2.
Continue onto Trinity Road
731 ft
3.
Turn right onto Cumming Street (A941)
373 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
94 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
1031 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alexandra Road (A96)
35 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Alexandra Road (A96)
422 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto High Street (A96)
122 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto High Street (A96)
1113 ft
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto West Road (A96)
99 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto West Road (A96)
9.5 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
216 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1 mi
14.
Enter Findhorn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A96
112 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A96
1 mi
16.
Take the ramp
128 ft
17.
Make a slight left onto Market Street (A940)
825 ft
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Catherine's Road (A940)
77 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto St Catherine's Road (A940)
0.8 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A940
98 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A940
848 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A940
117 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A940
4.8 mi
24.
Turn right onto B9007
5 mi
25.
Make a slight right onto B9007
13.5 mi
26.
Turn right onto A938
1.8 mi
27.
Make a slight left onto B9153
165 ft
28.
Continue straight to stay on B9153
2.8 mi
29.
Turn right onto A95
2.5 mi
30.
Turn right onto A95
766 ft
31.
Take the ramp on the left
300 ft
32.
Merge right onto A9
81 mi
33.
Enter Inveralmond Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
495 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
2.4 mi
35.
Enter Broxden Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards M90: Edinburgh
337 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout towards M90: Edinburgh
2.4 mi
37.
Keep right towards M90: Edinburgh
31.4 mi
38.
Continue onto A90
1.3 mi
39.
Keep right towards M90: Glasgow
2.3 mi
40.
Keep left towards A8: Airport
1.9 mi
41.
Keep left onto M8
4.3 mi
42.
Enter Hermiston Gait Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
750 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout
534 ft
44.
Keep right towards A720
750 ft
45.
Merge right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
9.3 mi
46.
Enter Sherrifhall Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
290 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto City of Edinburgh Bypass (A720)
1.2 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left towards A68: Jedburgh
1245 ft
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dalkeith Bypass (A68)
256 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalkeith Bypass (A68)
281 ft
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dalkeith Bypass (A68)
125 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Dalkeith Bypass (A68)
4.8 mi
53.
Continue onto Main Street (A68)
10.8 mi
54.
Enter Carfraemill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
148 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
13.7 mi
56.
Enter Ravenswood Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A68
167 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
5.4 mi
58.
Keep left onto A68
28.9 mi
59.
Continue onto A68
666 ft
60.
Turn right to stay on A68
19.3 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
240 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
2 mi
63.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
64.
Merge right onto A69
2.5 mi
65.
Enter Styford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A68
664 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
1.4 mi
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A68
288 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto A68
17.1 mi
69.
Turn right onto Castle Bank (A68)
895 ft
70.
Continue onto High Street (A68)
0.2 mi
71.
Continue onto Bridge Street (A68)
2.5 mi
72.
Enter Harperley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Darlington
235 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout towards Darlington
5.6 mi
74.
Turn right onto South Road (A68)
0.5 mi
75.
Continue onto Etherley Bank (A68)
0.9 mi
76.
Continue onto Toadpool (A68)
0.3 mi
77.
Turn left onto A68
790 ft
78.
Turn right onto Chapel Street (A68)
357 ft
79.
Continue onto Darlington Road (A68)
0.4 mi
80.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Darlington
88 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout towards Darlington
1.9 mi
82.
Turn right onto B6275
4.8 mi
83.
Turn right onto A67
216 ft
84.
Turn left onto B6275
575 ft
85.
Turn left onto The Green (B6275)
5 mi
86.
Enter Barton Junction and take the 3rd exit towards A1(M)
692 ft
87.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M)
0.4 mi
88.
Merge right onto A1(M)
48.9 mi
89.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
90.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
91.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
92.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
93.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
94.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
95.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
96.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
97.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
98.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
17 mi
99.
Enter Galleys Corner Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
133 ft
100.
Exit the roundabout onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
0.9 mi
101.
Enter Marks Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
267 ft
102.
Exit the roundabout onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
3.4 mi
103.
Continue onto Coggeshall Bypass (A120)
2.4 mi
104.
Continue onto Colchester Road (A120)
1 mi
105.
Continue onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
2.3 mi
106.
Enter Marks Tey Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A120
127 ft
107.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
858 ft
108.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
2.8 mi
109.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
110.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
111.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
112.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
113.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
114.
Make a slight left
236 ft
115.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
116.
Turn left
60 ft
117.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Elgin to Colchester by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 97.1 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 48.55 quid each (£97.1 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 32.37 quid (£97.1 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 24.28 quid (£97.1 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 Elgin and Colchester is about 560.11 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 67.9 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 (67.9 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 97.1 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Elgin to Colchester: 97.1 pounds.
 

 

Mind of the following to protect your car from over fuel consumption.

  1. Engine Condition: Taking care of your engine with regular tune-ups and oil changes keeps it running smoothly, which means it uses fuel more efficiently.

  2. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car matters more than you think. Sleek designs might look cool, but they can create more wind resistance and burn through petrol faster.

  3. Speed: Slow down, speed racer! Driving at high speeds not only puts you at risk of a ticket but also burns up more petrol. Ease off the pedal a bit and watch those fuel savings add up.

  4. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising down a straight highway or navigating winding roads, your driving environment can affect how much petrol you use. Plus, extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also impact fuel consumption.

  5. Tire Pressure: Don't forget to check those tire pressures regularly! Properly inflated tires reduce resistance and help your car roll more smoothly, saving you fuel in the process.

Diesel cost from Elgin to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 61.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 30.65 £ (61.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 20.43 £ (61.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 15.33 £ (61.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Elgin to Colchester

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Elgin to Colchester covers 611.98 miles and necessitates 10 hours and 27 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Elgin to Colchester by car?

The cheapest route from Elgin to Colchester is the first suggested route (560mi, 10h 14min) and costs 97.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Elgin to Colchester is the second suggested route (612mi, 10h 27min) and costs 106.1 £.

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 Elgin to Colchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 560mi (distance from Elgin to Colchester) and its duration is 10h 14min. The slowest route is 612mi, and its duration is 10h 27min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Elgin to Colchester by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Elgin to Colchester. It provides driving directions from Elgin to Colchester, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Elgin - Colchester 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 Elgin to Colchester with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Elgin located?

Elgin is located in Moray county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Elgin has coordinates 57.6494540o,-3.3184850o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Elgin 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.