Irvine Colchester by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Irvine and Colchester by car is 428 miles. The driving time is 7 hours and 29 minutes.

How far is Colchester from Irvine? The driving distance is 428 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Irvine, County: North Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
428 mi , 7 h 29 min
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Route from Irvine to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Irvine to Colchester

428 mi 7 h 29 min
1.
Head southeast
153 ft
2.
Turn left onto McKinlay Crescent
63 ft
3.
Turn right onto Fullarton Street (A737)
641 ft
4.
Continue onto Ayr Road (A737)
1078 ft
5.
Enter Merryvale Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A71
17 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
0.5 mi
7.
Enter Milgarholm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A71
213 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
0.2 mi
9.
Enter Warrix Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A71
484 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
1.6 mi
11.
Enter Corsehill Mount Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A71
588 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.8 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A71
311 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.3 mi
15.
Enter Bellfield Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A76
771 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
1.7 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A76
208 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
0.7 mi
19.
Enter Crossroads Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A76
150 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
4.7 mi
21.
Turn left onto High Street (B743)
537 ft
22.
Continue onto Loan (B743)
346 ft
23.
Continue onto Sorn Road (B743)
4.2 mi
24.
Make a slight left onto B743
7 mi
25.
Turn left onto A70
12.3 mi
26.
Turn right onto A70
1.9 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A70
27 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
1101 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M74
498 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto M74
7.6 mi
31.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
32.
Continue onto M6
27.7 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left towards A66
1017 ft
34.
Keep right towards A66
233 ft
35.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Scotch Corner
315 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
0.6 mi
37.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Scotch Corner
499 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
20.3 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left onto A66
801 ft
40.
Turn left onto New Road (B6276)
677 ft
41.
Turn right onto Main Street (B6276)
0.5 mi
42.
Turn left onto B6276
12.6 mi
43.
Make a slight right
0.4 mi
44.
Turn right onto B6277
10 mi
45.
Turn left onto A66
5.3 mi
46.
Continue onto A66
6.4 mi
47.
Continue onto A66
644 ft
48.
Enter Scotch Corner and take the 3rd exit towards A1(M): The South
997 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The South
47.5 mi
50.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
51.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
52.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
53.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
54.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
55.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
56.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
58.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
17 mi
60.
Enter Galleys Corner Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
133 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
0.9 mi
62.
Enter Marks Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
267 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
3.4 mi
64.
Continue onto Coggeshall Bypass (A120)
2.4 mi
65.
Continue onto Colchester Road (A120)
1 mi
66.
Continue onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
2.3 mi
67.
Enter Marks Tey Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A120
127 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
858 ft
69.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
2.8 mi
70.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
71.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
72.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
73.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
75.
Make a slight left
236 ft
76.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
77.
Turn left
60 ft
78.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Irvine to Colchester with petrol?

Driving from Irvine to Colchester costs £74.8 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £37.4 per person. With three passengers, it's £24.93 per person, and with four passengers, it's £18.7 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 51.9 liters of fuel. This results in a £74.8 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

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 Irvine to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 51.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25.95 £ (51.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 17.3 £ (51.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.98 £ (51.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Irvine to Colchester

The slowest route from Irvine to the Colchester is 449.83 miles and takes 7 hours and 36 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Irvine to Colchester is the first suggested route (428mi, 7h 29min) and costs 74.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Irvine to Colchester is the second suggested route (450mi, 7h 36min) and costs 78.5 £.

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 Irvine to Colchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 428mi (distance from Irvine to Colchester) and its duration is 7h 29min. The slowest route is 450mi, and its duration is 7h 36min.

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Where is Irvine located?

Irvine is located in North Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Irvine has coordinates 55.6115669o,-4.6696364o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Irvine 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.