Route from Gateshead to Southend-on-Sea

The distance between Gateshead and Southend-on-Sea is 291 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

From: Gateshead, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: Southend-on-Sea, County: Essex, England
291 mi , 4 h 59 min
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Route from Gateshead to Southend-on-Sea on map



Driving directions from Gateshead to Southend-on-Sea

291 mi 4 h 59 min
1.
Head east on Exeter Street
391 ft
2.
Turn right onto Prince Consort Road
0.3 mi
3.
Turn right onto Durham Road (A167)
2.7 mi
4.
Enter Harlow Green and take the 2nd exit towards A1(M): The SOUTH
356 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The SOUTH
84 mi
6.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
7.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
9.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
12.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
14.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
7.2 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
17.
Enter Dunmow South Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto B1008
734 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto B1008
4.9 mi
19.
Enter Warners Farm Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Essex Regiment Way (B1008)
64 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (B1008)
1.6 mi
21.
Enter Sheepcotes Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
159 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.7 mi
23.
Enter Wheelers Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
147 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.6 mi
25.
Enter Pratts Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
129 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.5 mi
27.
Enter Channels Drive Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Channels Drive (A131)
87 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Channels Drive (A131)
0.3 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Channels Drive (A131)
150 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Channels Drive (A131)
0.3 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
113 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
0.6 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
214 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
0.7 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
163 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
0.3 mi
37.
Keep left onto A131 Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
1288 ft
38.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.4 mi
39.
Merge right onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
3.2 mi
40.
Take exit 17 on the left
0.3 mi
41.
Enter Howe Green Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Rettendon Bypass (A130)
188 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Rettendon Bypass (A130)
5.4 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left
1104 ft
44.
Enter Hawk Hill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Battlesbridge Bypass (A1245)
512 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Battlesbridge Bypass (A1245)
1.1 mi
46.
Continue onto Chelmsford Road (A1245)
1.2 mi
47.
Enter Carpenters Arms Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chelmsford Road (A1245)
274 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Chelmsford Road (A1245)
0.8 mi
49.
Enter Fairglen Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A127
44 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A127
1175 ft
51.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
3.4 mi
52.
Continue onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
1.1 mi
53.
Continue onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.7 mi
54.
Merge right onto Tesco Roundabout
302 ft
55.
Keep left onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.9 mi
56.
Enter Cuckoo Corner and take the 3rd exit onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
211 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
0.8 mi
58.
Turn left onto Carnarvon Road
86 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Gateshead to Southend-on-Sea by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £50.5. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £25.25 (£50.5/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £16.83 (£50.5/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £12.63 (£50.5/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 291.22 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 291.22 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 35.3 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 35.3 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £50.5.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Gateshead to Southend-on-Sea amounts to £50.5.

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive 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.

Diesel cost from Gateshead to Southend-on-Sea.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.95 £ (31.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.63 £ (31.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.98 £ (31.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Gateshead to Southend-on-Sea

An alternative route from Gateshead to the Southend-on-Sea is 303.13 miles and takes 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Gateshead to Southend-on-Sea by car?

The cheapest route from Gateshead to Southend-on-Sea is the first suggested route (291mi, 4h 59min) and costs 50.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Gateshead to Southend-on-Sea is the second suggested route (303mi, 5h 10min) and costs 52.6 £.

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 Gateshead to Southend-on-Sea?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 291mi (distance from Gateshead to Southend-on-Sea) and its duration is 4h 59min. The slowest route is 303mi, and its duration is 5h 10min.

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

Where is Gateshead located?

Gateshead is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. Gateshead has coordinates 54.9526800o,-1.6034110o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gateshead from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Southend-on-Sea?

Southend-on-Sea is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Southend-on-Sea has coordinates 51.5459269o,0.7077123o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Southend-on-Sea from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.