Kingston upon Thames Colchester by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Kingston upon Thames and Colchester by car is 94 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

How far is Colchester from Kingston upon Thames? The driving distance is 94 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Kingston upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
94 mi , 1 h 44 min
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Route from Kingston upon Thames to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Kingston upon Thames to Colchester

94 mi 1 h 44 min
1.
Head southeast on Richmond Road (A307)
35 ft
2.
Continue onto Cromwell Road (A307)
935 ft
3.
Turn right onto Queen Elizabeth Road (A307)
438 ft
4.
Make a slight right towards Kingston Bridge
156 ft
5.
Make a slight right onto Fairfield North (A307)
685 ft
6.
Keep left towards Esher
0.3 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Penrhyn Road (A240)
37 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Penrhyn Road (A240)
0.4 mi
9.
Continue onto Surbiton Road (A240)
995 ft
10.
Continue onto Surbiton Hill Road (A240)
0.3 mi
11.
Continue onto Ewell Road (A240)
0.7 mi
12.
Turn right onto Ditton Road (B3364)
0.3 mi
13.
Turn left onto Hook Road (A243)
0.6 mi
14.
Enter Hook Junction and take the 2nd exit onto Hook Road
198 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Hook Road
0.8 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A243
137 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A243
3.5 mi
18.
Keep right towards Leatherhead town centre
281 ft
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25: Gatwick
22.6 mi
20.
Keep left towards M25: (M11
11.7 mi
21.
Continue onto Canterbury Way (A282)
1.7 mi
22.
Keep left onto Canterbury Way (A282)
2.9 mi
23.
Continue towards M25: (M11
8.4 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards Chelmsford
779 ft
25.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A12
984 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
35.9 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
28.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
30.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
32.
Make a slight left
236 ft
33.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
34.
Turn left
60 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Kingston upon Thames to Colchester by car?

The journey from Kingston upon Thames to Colchester by car comes with a price tag of £16.3 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 £8.15 for the trip (£16.3 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £5.43 each (£16.3 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £4.08 each (£16.3 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 11.3 liters of fuel. And that's where the £16.3 comes from for the trip from Kingston upon Thames to Colchester.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £16.3, 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.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Kingston upon Thames to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 11.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.65 £ (11.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.77 £ (11.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.83 £ (11.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kingston upon Thames to Colchester

The second route from Kingston upon Thames to the Colchester is 81 miles and takes 1 hour and 49 minutes.

The third route from Kingston upon Thames to the Colchester is 70.43 miles and takes 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Kingston upon Thames to Colchester by car?

The cheapest route from Kingston upon Thames to Colchester is the third suggested route (70mi, 1h 46min) and costs 12.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Kingston upon Thames to Colchester is the second suggested route (81mi, 1h 49min) and costs 14.1 £.

The most expensive route from Kingston upon Thames to Colchester is the first suggested route (94mi, 1h 44min) and costs 16.3 £.

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 Kingston upon Thames to Colchester?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 94mi (distance from Kingston upon Thames to Colchester) and its duration is 1h 44min. The other route is 70mi, and its duration is 1h 46min. The slowest route is 81mi, and its duration is 1h 49min.

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

Kingston upon Thames is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Kingston upon Thames has coordinates 51.4123300o,-0.3006890o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kingston upon Thames 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.