Mansfield Colchester by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Mansfield and Colchester by car is 160 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

How far is Colchester from Mansfield? The driving distance is 160 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Mansfield, County: Nottinghamshire, England
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
160 mi , 2 h 50 min
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Route from Mansfield to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Mansfield to Colchester

160 mi 2 h 50 min
1.
Head southeast
114 ft
2.
Turn right onto West Hill Way
102 ft
3.
Turn left onto Chesterfield Road South (A6009)
963 ft
4.
Continue slightly right onto St Peter's Way (A6009)
0.3 mi
5.
Turn left onto Ratcliffe Gate (A6191)
0.3 mi
6.
Continue onto Rock Hill (A6191)
1251 ft
7.
Continue onto Southwell Road West (A6191)
1.6 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Southwell Road West (A6191)
167 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Southwell Road West (A6191)
0.3 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rainworth Bypass (A617)
31 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Rainworth Bypass (A617)
2 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Kirklington Road (A617)
144 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Kirklington Road (A617)
1.7 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kirklington Road (A617)
242 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Kirklington Road (A617)
3.3 mi
16.
Continue onto Newark Road (A617)
781 ft
17.
Continue onto Main Street (A617)
2.5 mi
18.
Continue onto Newark Road (A617)
2.2 mi
19.
Turn left onto Broadgate Lane
0.7 mi
20.
Turn right to stay on Broadgate Lane
1.6 mi
21.
Turn left onto Main Road (A617)
1.7 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Newark Bypass (A46)
168 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Newark Bypass (A46)
1.7 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lincoln Road (A46)
133 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Road (A46)
1203 ft
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1
254 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
58.4 mi
28.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
30.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
31.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
33.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
35.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
17 mi
37.
Enter Galleys Corner Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
133 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
0.9 mi
39.
Enter Marks Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
267 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
3.4 mi
41.
Continue onto Coggeshall Bypass (A120)
2.4 mi
42.
Continue onto Colchester Road (A120)
1 mi
43.
Continue onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
2.3 mi
44.
Enter Marks Tey Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A120
127 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
858 ft
46.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
2.8 mi
47.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
48.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
50.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
52.
Make a slight left
236 ft
53.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
54.
Turn left
60 ft
55.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Mansfield to Colchester by car?

The journey from Mansfield to Colchester by car comes with a price tag of £27.8 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 £13.9 for the trip (£27.8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £9.27 each (£27.8 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £6.95 each (£27.8 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 19.3 liters of fuel. And that's where the £27.8 comes from for the trip from Mansfield to Colchester.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £27.8, 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.
 

 

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 Mansfield to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.65 £ (19.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.43 £ (19.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.83 £ (19.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Mansfield to Colchester

The slowest route from Mansfield to the Colchester is 168.05 miles and takes 3 hours and 8 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Mansfield to Colchester is the first suggested route (160mi, 2h 50min) and costs 27.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Mansfield to Colchester is the second suggested route (168mi, 3h 8min) and costs 29.3 £.

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 Mansfield to Colchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 160mi (distance from Mansfield to Colchester) and its duration is 2h 50min. The slowest route is 168mi, and its duration is 3h 8min.

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

Mansfield is located in Nottinghamshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 111 meters above sea level. Mansfield has coordinates 53.1471950o,-1.1986740o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Mansfield 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.