Route from Oxford to Colchester

The distance between Oxford and Colchester is 124 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

From: Oxford, County: Oxfordshire, England
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
124 mi , 2 h 9 min
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Route from Oxford to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Oxford to Colchester

124 mi 2 h 9 min
1.
Head south on St Aldate's (A420)
0.4 mi
2.
Continue onto Folly Bridge (A4144)
534 ft
3.
Continue onto Abingdon Road (A4144)
1.2 mi
4.
Enter Kennington Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
78 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
226 ft
6.
Merge right onto Southern Bypass (A423)
228 ft
7.
Continue onto Southern By-pass Road (A423)
0.6 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left towards A4142: Ring road
456 ft
9.
Merge right onto Eastern Bypass (A4142)
0.4 mi
10.
Enter Littlemore Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Eastern By-pass Road (A4142)
307 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastern By-pass Road (A4142)
3.4 mi
12.
Enter Green Road Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto London Road (A40)
367 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A40)
2.7 mi
14.
Continue onto Wheatley Bypass (A40)
1.5 mi
15.
Continue onto Wheatley Spur (M40)
28.9 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25(S): Watford
0.4 mi
17.
Keep left towards M25(N): Watford
9.6 mi
18.
Keep right onto M25
36.1 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left onto M25
1308 ft
20.
Keep left onto M25
4.5 mi
21.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
1180 ft
22.
Continue onto Mountnessing By-Pass (A12)
0.4 mi
23.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
3 mi
24.
Continue onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.3 mi
25.
Continue onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
9.2 mi
26.
Continue onto Boreham Bypass (A12)
2.4 mi
27.
Continue onto Hatfield Peverel Bypass (A12)
4.6 mi
28.
Continue onto London Road (A12)
10.4 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
30.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
32.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
34.
Make a slight left
236 ft
35.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
36.
Turn left
60 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Oxford to Colchester by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £21.5. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £10.75 (£21.5/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £7.17 (£21.5/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £5.38 (£21.5/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 124.21 miles, this computation entails multiplying 124.21 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 15.1 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 15.1 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £21.5.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Oxford to Colchester stands at £21.5.

 

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 Oxford to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 13.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.8 £ (13.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.53 £ (13.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.4 £ (13.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Oxford to Colchester

The second route from Oxford to the Colchester is 119.06 miles and takes 2 hours and 16 minutes.

The third route from Oxford to the Colchester is 116.8 miles and takes 2 hours and 26 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Oxford to Colchester is the third suggested route (117mi, 2h 26min) and costs 20.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Oxford to Colchester is the second suggested route (119mi, 2h 16min) and costs 20.6 £.

The most expensive route from Oxford to Colchester is the first suggested route (124mi, 2h 9min) and costs 21.5 £.

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 Oxford to Colchester?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 124mi (distance from Oxford to Colchester) and its duration is 2h 9min. The other route is 119mi, and its duration is 2h 16min. The slowest route is 117mi, and its duration is 2h 26min.

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

Oxford is located in Oxfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. Oxford has coordinates 51.7520209o,-1.2577263o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Oxford 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.