Route from Glasgow to Colchester
The distance between Glasgow and Colchester is 418 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 9 minutes.

Driving directions from Glasgow to Colchester
If you were to travel from Glasgow to Colchester, how much would it charge you?
A trip with petrol gasoline will cost you 72.5 pounds. According to the figure presented above, the price of petrol corresponds to 143 pence per litre, and the amount of petrol that the vehicle consumes is equivalent to 37.5 miles per gallon.
Through carpooling, the cost of this trip is 36.25 pounds for each of the two passengers.
When there are three people in the automobile, the cost of this trip is 24.17 pounds (72.5/3) for each individual passenger.
This trip will cost you 18.13 pounds for each of the four people who are travelling in the automobile.
The cost of fuel is equal to (418.07 miles / 37.5 miles per gallon) multiplied by 143 pence a litre, which is 72.5 pounds.
A more in-depth explanation of the result is as follows:
Fuel usage is miles multiplied by 4.54609 divided by the distance travelled by the vehicle.Consumption is 418.07 miles multiplied by 4.54609 divided by 37.5 miles per gallon, which equals 50.7 litres
It takes 50.7 litres of fuel.
The cost of fuel is equal to the amount of fuel required multiplied by the price per litre, which is 50.7 litres multiplied by 143 pence a litre, which is 72.5 pounds.
The cost of fuel from Glasgow to Colchester is 72.5 pounds.
Several factors that influence automotive fuel usage include:
Driving Habits: Engaging in aggressive driving behaviors, such as rapidly accelerating, exceeding the speed limit, and often braking, can have a substantial impact on fuel consumption, leading to increased petrololine usage.
Vehicle Maintenance: Ensuring proper maintenance, which includes frequent oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, guarantees the best possible fuel efficiency. Failure to perform maintenance might result in reduced fuel efficiency and heightened fuel usage.
Tire Pressure: Incorrectly inflated tires will elevate rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Ensuring the correct tire pressure is maintained is crucial for maximizing fuel efficiency.
Air Conditioning Usage: Operating the air conditioning system can elevate engine workload and fuel consumption, particularly in congested traffic or urban driving scenarios. Optimizing the use of air conditioning can assist decrease fuel consumption.
Diesel cost from Glasgow to Colchester.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 45.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 22.9 £ (45.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.27 £ (45.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.45 £ (45.8/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Glasgow to Colchester
The slowest route from Glasgow to the Colchester is 439.5 miles and takes 7 hours and 16 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Glasgow to Colchester by car?
The cheapest route from Glasgow to Colchester is the first suggested route (418mi, 7h 9min) and costs 72.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Glasgow to Colchester is the second suggested route (440mi, 7h 16min) and costs 76.2 £.
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 Glasgow to Colchester?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 418mi (distance from Glasgow to Colchester) and its duration is 7h 9min. The slowest route is 440mi, and its duration is 7h 16min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Glasgow to Colchester by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Glasgow to Colchester. It provides driving directions from Glasgow to Colchester, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Glasgow - 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow located?
Glasgow is located in Glasgow City county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Glasgow has coordinates 55.8642370o,-4.2518060o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Glasgow 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.