Melton Rochford by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Melton and Rochford by car is 136 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

How far is Rochford from Melton? The driving distance is 136 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Melton, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Rochford, County: Essex, England
136 mi , 2 h 28 min
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Route from Melton to Rochford on map



Driving directions from Melton to Rochford

136 mi 2 h 28 min
1.
Head east on Main Street
0.9 mi
2.
Turn right onto Waltham Road
0.7 mi
3.
Continue onto Goadby Road
571 ft
4.
Turn left onto Melton Road (A607)
4.1 mi
5.
Turn right
419 ft
6.
Make a slight right onto Gorse Lane
2.3 mi
7.
Turn right onto Ten Acre Lane
0.4 mi
8.
Make a slight left onto Heath Lane
2.9 mi
9.
Turn right onto Great North Road (A1)
25.1 mi
10.
Continue onto Water Newton Bypass (A1)
0.5 mi
11.
Continue onto Great North Road (A1)
13.8 mi
12.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
14.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
15.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
17.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
19.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
7.2 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
22.
Enter Dunmow South Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto B1008
734 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto B1008
4.9 mi
24.
Enter Warners Farm Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Essex Regiment Way (B1008)
64 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (B1008)
1.6 mi
26.
Enter Sheepcotes Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
159 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.7 mi
28.
Enter Wheelers Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
147 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.6 mi
30.
Enter Pratts Farm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
129 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Essex Regiment Way (A131)
0.5 mi
32.
Enter Channels Drive Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Channels Drive (A131)
87 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Channels Drive (A131)
0.3 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Channels Drive (A131)
150 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Channels Drive (A131)
0.3 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
113 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
0.6 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
214 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
0.7 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
163 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
0.3 mi
42.
Keep left onto A131 Beaulieu Parkway (A131)
1288 ft
43.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.4 mi
44.
Merge right onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
3.2 mi
45.
Take exit 17 on the left
0.3 mi
46.
Enter Howe Green Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Rettendon Bypass (A130)
188 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Rettendon Bypass (A130)
5.4 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left
1104 ft
49.
Enter Hawk Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hawk Hill
424 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Hawk Hill
0.7 mi
51.
Make a slight left onto Beeches Road
1.1 mi
52.
Continue right onto Watery Lane
0.7 mi
53.
Make a slight right onto Lower Road
3.5 mi
54.
Turn left onto Ashingdon Road
0.4 mi
55.
Turn left onto Canewdon Road
1 mi
56.
Turn right onto Hyde Wood Lane
0.9 mi
57.
Continue onto Doggetts Chase
1 mi
58.
Turn left onto Stilwells
368 ft
59.
Turn right onto Stambridge Road
1143 ft
60.
Continue onto East Street
927 ft
61.
Turn right onto Back Lane
145 ft
62.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £23.8. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £11.9 (£23.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £7.93 per passenger (£23.8 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £5.95 per passenger (£23.8 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 16.5 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £23.8 comes from for the journey from Melton to Rochford.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Melton to Rochford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.25 £ (16.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.5 £ (16.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.13 £ (16.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Melton to Rochford

The second route from Melton to the Rochford is 158.14 miles and takes 2 hours and 47 minutes.

The third route from Melton to the Rochford is 146.34 miles and takes 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Melton to Rochford by car?

The cheapest route from Melton to Rochford is the first suggested route (136mi, 2h 28min) and costs 23.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Melton to Rochford is the third suggested route (146mi, 2h 53min) and costs 25.5 £.

The most expensive route from Melton to Rochford is the second suggested route (158mi, 2h 47min) and costs 27.6 £.

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 Melton to Rochford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 136mi (distance from Melton to Rochford) and its duration is 2h 28min. The other route is 158mi, and its duration is 2h 47min. The slowest route is 146mi, and its duration is 2h 53min.

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Where is Melton located?

Melton is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 133 meters above sea level. Melton has coordinates 52.8282784o,-0.8432685o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Melton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Rochford?

Rochford is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Rochford has coordinates 51.5820710o,0.7065150o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rochford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.