Route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Colchester
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Colchester is 288 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Driving directions from Newcastle upon Tyne to Colchester
How much does it cost to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Colchester by car?
The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £50. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.
For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £25 (£50/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £16.67 per person (£50/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £12.5 per person (£50/4).
To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:
The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 288.31 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 288.31 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 35 liters of fuel needed.
The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 35 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total comes to £50.
In conclusion, the fuel cost from Newcastle upon Tyne to Colchester amounts to £50.
The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:
Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes frequent stops and idling. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.
Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.
Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.
Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.
Diesel cost from Newcastle upon Tyne to Colchester.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.8 £ (31.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.53 £ (31.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.9 £ (31.6/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Newcastle upon Tyne to Colchester
The most time-consuming route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Colchester spans a distance of 330.62 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 29 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Colchester by car?
The cheapest route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Colchester is the first suggested route (288mi, 4h 51min) and costs 50 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Colchester is the second suggested route (331mi, 5h 29min) and costs 57.3 £.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Colchester?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 288mi (distance from Newcastle upon Tyne to Colchester) and its duration is 4h 51min. The slowest route is 331mi, and its duration is 5h 29min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Colchester by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Newcastle upon Tyne to Colchester. It provides driving directions from Newcastle upon Tyne to Colchester, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Newcastle upon Tyne - 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne located?
Newcastle upon Tyne is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 56 meters above sea level. Newcastle upon Tyne has coordinates 54.9782520o,-1.6177800o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
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