Route from Middlesbrough to Colchester

The distance between Middlesbrough and Colchester is 256 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

From: Middlesbrough, County: North Yorkshire, England
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
256 mi , 4 h 17 min
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Route from Middlesbrough to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Middlesbrough to Colchester

256 mi 4 h 17 min
1.
Head south on Albert Road
518 ft
2.
Turn right onto Borough Road
1149 ft
3.
Continue right onto Hartington Road (B1272)
0.3 mi
4.
Take the ramp on the left
1.2 mi
5.
Take the ramp on the left towards A19: The South
603 ft
6.
Keep left towards A19: The South
0.4 mi
7.
Keep right onto A19
23.7 mi
8.
Continue onto A168
6.8 mi
9.
Continue onto A1(M)
25.2 mi
10.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
11.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
13.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
14.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
16.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
18.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
17 mi
20.
Enter Galleys Corner Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
133 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
0.9 mi
22.
Enter Marks Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
267 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
3.4 mi
24.
Continue onto Coggeshall Bypass (A120)
2.4 mi
25.
Continue onto Colchester Road (A120)
1 mi
26.
Continue onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
2.3 mi
27.
Enter Marks Tey Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A120
127 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
858 ft
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
2.8 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
31.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
33.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
35.
Make a slight left
236 ft
36.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
37.
Turn left
60 ft
38.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Middlesbrough to Colchester?

The expense of driving from Middlesbrough to Colchester, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £44.4. 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 £22.2 (£44.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £14.8 per passenger (£44.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £11.1 per passenger (£44.4 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 Middlesbrough to Colchester, approximately 31.1 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 256.26 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 £44.4 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.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Middlesbrough to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.05 £ (28.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.37 £ (28.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.03 £ (28.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Middlesbrough to Colchester

The second route from Middlesbrough to the Colchester is 298.56 miles and takes 4 hours and 54 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Middlesbrough to Colchester is the first suggested route (256mi, 4h 17min) and costs 44.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Middlesbrough to Colchester is the second suggested route (299mi, 4h 54min) and costs 51.8 £.

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 Middlesbrough to Colchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 256mi (distance from Middlesbrough to Colchester) and its duration is 4h 17min. The slowest route is 299mi, and its duration is 4h 54min.

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

Middlesbrough is located in North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 11 meters above sea level. Middlesbrough has coordinates 54.5742270o,-1.2349560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Middlesbrough 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.