Route from Leicester to Colchester

The distance between Leicester and Colchester is 126 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

From: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
126 mi , 2 h 18 min
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Route from Leicester to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Leicester to Colchester

126 mi 2 h 18 min
1.
Head south on Highcross Street (A50)
16 ft
2.
Turn right onto Vaughan Way (A594)
192 ft
3.
Continue onto Southgates Underpass (A594)
0.3 mi
4.
Continue onto Newarke Street (A594)
922 ft
5.
Continue onto Welford Road (A594)
699 ft
6.
Turn left onto Mill Street
198 ft
7.
Turn right onto Duke Street
350 ft
8.
Turn left onto Regent Road
0.3 mi
9.
Turn left onto De Montfort Street
1089 ft
10.
Turn right onto London Road (A6)
0.6 mi
11.
Enter London Road and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A6)
115 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A6)
1.3 mi
13.
Keep left onto London Road (A6)
948 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Leicester Road (A6)
118 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A6)
0.5 mi
16.
Continue onto Harborough Road (A6)
0.7 mi
17.
Continue onto Glen Road (A6)
0.5 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Glen Road (A6)
146 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Glen Road (A6)
0.3 mi
20.
Continue onto London Road (A6)
0.3 mi
21.
Enter Glen Gorse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leicester Road (A6)
341 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A6)
1.1 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leicester Road (A6)
318 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A6)
2.3 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Leicester Road (A6)
67 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A6)
0.5 mi
27.
Continue onto Harborough Road (A6)
3.1 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
209 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
2.8 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
187 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
1 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Desborough Road (A6)
37 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Desborough Road (A6)
1.9 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
150 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
0.9 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
127 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
2 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
168 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
0.5 mi
40.
Enter Rothwell Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards A14 East
156 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout towards A14 East
0.3 mi
42.
Merge right onto A14
42.2 mi
43.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
44.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
46.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
48.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
17 mi
50.
Enter Galleys Corner Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
133 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
0.9 mi
52.
Enter Marks Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
267 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
3.4 mi
54.
Continue onto Coggeshall Bypass (A120)
2.4 mi
55.
Continue onto Colchester Road (A120)
1 mi
56.
Continue onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
2.3 mi
57.
Enter Marks Tey Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A120
127 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
858 ft
59.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
2.8 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
61.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
63.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
65.
Make a slight left
236 ft
66.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
67.
Turn left
60 ft
68.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Leicester to Colchester?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £22. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £11 each (£22 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £7.33 a head (£22 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £5.5 per person (£22 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 15.3 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £22 total comes from for the trip from Leicester to Colchester.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Leicester to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.6 £ (15.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.07 £ (15.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.8 £ (15.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leicester to Colchester

The second route from Leicester to the Colchester is 130.87 miles and takes 2 hours and 26 minutes.

The third route from Leicester to the Colchester is 138.06 miles and takes 2 hours and 28 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Leicester to Colchester is the first suggested route (126mi, 2h 18min) and costs 22 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Leicester to Colchester is the second suggested route (131mi, 2h 26min) and costs 22.8 £.

The most expensive route from Leicester to Colchester is the third suggested route (138mi, 2h 28min) and costs 24.1 £.

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 Leicester to Colchester?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 126mi (distance from Leicester to Colchester) and its duration is 2h 18min. The other route is 131mi, and its duration is 2h 26min. The slowest route is 138mi, and its duration is 2h 28min.

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

Leicester is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 62 meters above sea level. Leicester has coordinates 52.6368778o,-1.1397592o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Leicester 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.