Route from Exeter to Colchester by car

The driving distance between Exeter and Colchester is 251 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 19 minutes by car.

From: Exeter, County: Devon, England
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
251 mi , 4 h 19 min
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Route from Exeter to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Exeter to Colchester

251 mi 4 h 19 min
1.
Head north
94 ft
2.
Turn left onto Commercial Road
322 ft
3.
Turn left onto Western Way
422 ft
4.
Go straight onto Alphington Street (A377)
1028 ft
5.
Continue onto Alphington Road (A377)
1.1 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
21 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
8.
Merge right onto A30
1.1 mi
9.
Take the ramp towards M5: Taunton
0.4 mi
10.
Keep left at the fork
0.3 mi
11.
Merge right onto M5
4.1 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards A30: Exeter
0.5 mi
13.
Keep left onto M5
391 ft
14.
Turn left onto Honiton Road (A30)
750 ft
15.
Keep right onto Honiton Road (A30)
14.5 mi
16.
Merge right onto Monkton Road (A30)
14.8 mi
17.
Enter Southfields Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A303
372 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
6.4 mi
19.
Enter Hayes End Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
190 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.2 mi
21.
Enter Cartgate Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A303
184 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
5.2 mi
23.
Enter Podimore and take the 3rd exit onto A303
627 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
4 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A303
186 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
34.4 mi
27.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
208 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
29.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
303 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
26.5 mi
31.
Keep right onto M3
32.9 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
33.
Keep left at the fork
0.5 mi
34.
Merge right onto M25
21.4 mi
35.
Keep right onto M25
36.1 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left onto M25
1270 ft
37.
Keep left at the fork
4.5 mi
38.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
1180 ft
39.
Continue onto Mountnessing By-Pass (A12)
0.4 mi
40.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
3 mi
41.
Continue onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.3 mi
42.
Continue onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
9.2 mi
43.
Continue onto Boreham Bypass (A12)
2.4 mi
44.
Continue onto Hatfield Peverel Bypass (A12)
4.6 mi
45.
Continue onto London Road (A12)
10.4 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
47.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
49.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
51.
Make a slight left
236 ft
52.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
53.
Turn left
60 ft
54.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Exeter to Colchester?

The expense of driving from Exeter to Colchester using petrol amounts to £43.5. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £21.75 (£43.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £14.5 per person (£43.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £10.88 per person (£43.5 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 30.4 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £43.5 for the trip from Exeter to Colchester.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Exeter to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.75 £ (27.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.17 £ (27.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.88 £ (27.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Exeter to Colchester

The second route from Exeter to the Colchester is 272.66 miles and takes 4 hours and 30 minutes.