Route from Lichfield to Colchester

The distance between Lichfield and Colchester is 159 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

From: Lichfield, County: Staffordshire, England
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
159 mi , 2 h 42 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Lichfield to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Lichfield to Colchester

159 mi 2 h 42 min
1.
Head northeast
58 ft
2.
Turn right onto Swan Road
200 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto The Friary
37 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto The Friary
455 ft
5.
Continue slightly right onto St John Street
928 ft
6.
Continue onto Upper St John Street (A51)
0.5 mi
7.
Take the ramp on the left
171 ft
8.
Keep right at the fork
103 ft
9.
Go straight onto London Road (A5206)
0.7 mi
10.
Enter Swinfen Interchange and take the 2nd exit
772 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout
52 ft
12.
Merge left onto London Road (A38)
5.3 mi
13.
Enter Bassetts Pole and take the 3rd exit onto Sutton Coldfield Bypass (A38)
486 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Sutton Coldfield Bypass (A38)
0.8 mi
15.
Enter Sutton Coldfield Bypass and take the 1st exit onto Sutton Coldfield Bypass (A38)
53 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Sutton Coldfield Bypass (A38)
0.7 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6 Toll
4.6 mi
18.
Merge left onto M42
0.9 mi
19.
Keep right onto M42
1069 ft
20.
Continue onto M6 Toll
25.4 mi
21.
Continue towards A14: Felixstowe
58.2 mi
22.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
23.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
25.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
27.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
17 mi
29.
Enter Galleys Corner Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
133 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
0.9 mi
31.
Enter Marks Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
267 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
3.4 mi
33.
Continue onto Coggeshall Bypass (A120)
2.4 mi
34.
Continue onto Colchester Road (A120)
1 mi
35.
Continue onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
2.3 mi
36.
Enter Marks Tey Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A120
127 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
858 ft
38.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
2.8 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
40.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
42.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
44.
Make a slight left
236 ft
45.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
46.
Turn left
60 ft
47.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Lichfield to Colchester?

The expense of driving from Lichfield to Colchester, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £27.6. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £13.8 (£27.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £9.2 per passenger (£27.6 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £6.9 per passenger (£27.6 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Lichfield to Colchester, approximately 19.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 159.06 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £27.6 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

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 Lichfield to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.7 £ (17.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.8 £ (17.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.35 £ (17.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lichfield to Colchester

The second route from Lichfield to the Colchester is 170.72 miles and takes 2 hours and 51 minutes.

The third route from Lichfield to the Colchester is 168.91 miles and takes 3 hours and 3 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Lichfield to Colchester is the first suggested route (159mi, 2h 42min) and costs 27.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Lichfield to Colchester is the third suggested route (169mi, 3h 3min) and costs 29.3 £.

The most expensive route from Lichfield to Colchester is the second suggested route (171mi, 2h 51min) and costs 29.6 £.

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 Lichfield to Colchester?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 159mi (distance from Lichfield to Colchester) and its duration is 2h 42min. The other route is 171mi, and its duration is 2h 51min. The slowest route is 169mi, and its duration is 3h 3min.

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

Lichfield is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 84 meters above sea level. Lichfield has coordinates 52.6816020o,-1.8316720o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lichfield 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.