Route from New Forest to Colchester

The distance between New Forest and Colchester is 163 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

From: New Forest, County: Hampshire, England
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
163 mi , 2 h 48 min
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Route from New Forest to Colchester on map



Driving directions from New Forest to Colchester

163 mi 2 h 48 min
1.
Head east
1.9 mi
2.
Turn left
0.3 mi
3.
Turn right
0.8 mi
4.
Continue straight
1035 ft
5.
Turn left onto A337
2.1 mi
6.
Enter Cadnam Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Southampton Road (A31)
65 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Southampton Road (A31)
0.3 mi
8.
Enter Cadnam Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M27
846 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto M27
8.1 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3
52.7 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
12.
Keep left at the fork
0.5 mi
13.
Merge right onto M25
21.4 mi
14.
Keep right onto M25
36.1 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left onto M25
1308 ft
16.
Keep left onto M25
4.5 mi
17.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
1180 ft
18.
Continue onto Mountnessing By-Pass (A12)
0.4 mi
19.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
3 mi
20.
Continue onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.3 mi
21.
Continue onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
9.2 mi
22.
Continue onto Boreham Bypass (A12)
2.4 mi
23.
Continue onto Hatfield Peverel Bypass (A12)
4.6 mi
24.
Continue onto London Road (A12)
10.4 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
26.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
28.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
30.
Make a slight left
236 ft
31.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
32.
Turn left
60 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from New Forest to Colchester by car?

Embarking on the journey from New Forest to Colchester, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 28.5 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 14.25 pounds for each of two passengers, 9.5 pounds for three passengers, and merely 7.13 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 163.39 miles, the car craves around 19.8 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (19.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 28.5 pounds. Thus, the journey from New Forest to Colchester is marked by a fuel cost of 28.5 pounds.
 

 

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 New Forest to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.9 £ (19.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.6 £ (19.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.95 £ (19.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from New Forest to Colchester

The second route from New Forest to the Colchester is 156.73 miles and takes 2 hours and 58 minutes.

The third route from New Forest to the Colchester is 151.51 miles and takes 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from New Forest to Colchester by car?

The cheapest route from New Forest to Colchester is the third suggested route (152mi, 3h 30min) and costs 26.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from New Forest to Colchester is the second suggested route (157mi, 2h 58min) and costs 27.4 £.

The most expensive route from New Forest to Colchester is the first suggested route (163mi, 2h 48min) and costs 28.5 £.

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 New Forest to Colchester?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 163mi (distance from New Forest to Colchester) and its duration is 2h 48min. The other route is 157mi, and its duration is 2h 58min. The slowest route is 152mi, and its duration is 3h 30min.

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

New Forest is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 54 meters above sea level. New Forest has coordinates 50.8758752o,-1.6327718o. RouteCalculator provides a map of New Forest 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.