Gosport Colchester by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Gosport and Colchester by car is 151 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

How far is Colchester from Gosport? The driving distance is 151 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Gosport, County: Hampshire, England
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
151 mi , 2 h 40 min
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Route from Gosport to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Gosport to Colchester

151 mi 2 h 40 min
1.
Head southwest
77 ft
2.
Turn right onto Mumby Road (A32)
0.6 mi
3.
Continue onto Forton Road (A32)
1 mi
4.
Continue onto Brockhurst Road (A32)
0.7 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fareham Road (A32)
135 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Fareham Road (A32)
343 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fareham Road (A32)
105 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Fareham Road (A32)
1.9 mi
9.
Continue onto Gosport Road (A32)
0.5 mi
10.
Turn right to stay on Gosport Road (A32)
0.4 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Gosport Road (A32)
92 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Gosport Road (A32)
1260 ft
13.
Turn right onto Eastern Way
1.1 mi
14.
Enter Wallington Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M27
863 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M27
4.6 mi
16.
Continue onto A27
2.2 mi
17.
Keep left onto A27
0.2 mi
18.
Continue onto Waterlooville Bypass (A3(M))
9.9 mi
19.
Continue onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
6.8 mi
20.
Enter Ham Barn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
215 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
5.3 mi
22.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
2.3 mi
23.
Continue onto Tunnel Way (A3)
3 mi
24.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
3.1 mi
25.
Continue onto Milford By-Pass (A3)
1.3 mi
26.
Continue onto Guildford and Godalming Bypass (A3)
5.3 mi
27.
Continue onto Midleton Road (A3)
7.8 mi
28.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
924 ft
29.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
30.
Merge right onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
0.6 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left onto A3
1086 ft
32.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M25
861 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
28.1 mi
34.
Keep left towards M25: (M11
11.7 mi
35.
Continue onto Canterbury Way (A282)
1.7 mi
36.
Keep left onto Canterbury Way (A282)
2.9 mi
37.
Continue towards M25: (M11
8.4 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards Chelmsford
779 ft
39.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A12
984 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
35.9 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
42.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
44.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
46.
Make a slight left
236 ft
47.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
48.
Turn left
60 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Gosport to Colchester by car?

The journey from Gosport to Colchester by car comes with a price tag of £26.5 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £13.25 for the trip (£26.5 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £8.83 each (£26.5 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £6.63 each (£26.5 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 18.4 liters of fuel. And that's where the £26.5 comes from for the trip from Gosport to Colchester.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £26.5, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes frequent stops and idling. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Gosport to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.15 £ (18.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.1 £ (18.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.58 £ (18.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Gosport to Colchester

The second route from Gosport to the Colchester is 154.91 miles and takes 2 hours and 48 minutes.

The third route from Gosport to the Colchester is 139.1 miles and takes 3 hours and 8 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Gosport to Colchester is the third suggested route (139mi, 3h 8min) and costs 24.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Gosport to Colchester is the first suggested route (151mi, 2h 40min) and costs 26.5 £.

The most expensive route from Gosport to Colchester is the second suggested route (155mi, 2h 48min) and costs 27 £.

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 Gosport to Colchester?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 151mi (distance from Gosport to Colchester) and its duration is 2h 40min. The other route is 155mi, and its duration is 2h 48min. The slowest route is 139mi, and its duration is 3h 8min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Gosport to Colchester by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Gosport to Colchester. It provides driving directions from Gosport to Colchester, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Gosport - 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 Gosport 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 Gosport located?

Gosport is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 2 meters above sea level. Gosport has coordinates 50.7949950o,-1.1175470o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gosport 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.