Route from Plymouth to Chelmsford

The distance between Plymouth and Chelmsford is 265 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

From: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
To: Chelmsford, County: Essex, England
265 mi , 4 h 40 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Plymouth to Chelmsford on map



Driving directions from Plymouth to Chelmsford

265 mi 4 h 40 min
1.
Head northeast on North Cross
185 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto North Road East
307 ft
3.
Turn right to stay on North Road East
0.3 mi
4.
Turn left onto North Hill (B3250)
870 ft
5.
Make a slight right onto Alexandra Road (B3214)
0.5 mi
6.
Continue onto Lipson Vale (B3214)
728 ft
7.
Continue slightly left onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
0.8 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
22 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
511 ft
10.
Go straight onto Plymouth Road (A374)
0.7 mi
11.
Enter Marsh Mills Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
636 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
154 ft
13.
Continue onto Marsh Mills Flyover
0.4 mi
14.
Keep right at the fork
224 ft
15.
Merge right onto Devon Expressway (A38)
35 mi
16.
Merge left onto Devon Expressway (A38)
1.7 mi
17.
Continue towards M5: Taunton
4.8 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A30: Exeter
0.5 mi
19.
Turn left onto Honiton Road (A30)
1126 ft
20.
Keep right onto Honiton Road (A30)
14.5 mi
21.
Merge right onto Monkton Road (A30)
14.8 mi
22.
Enter Southfields Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A303
372 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
6.4 mi
24.
Enter Hayes End Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
190 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.2 mi
26.
Enter Cartgate Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A303
184 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
5.2 mi
28.
Enter Podimore and take the 4th exit
1093 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout
3.2 mi
30.
Continue onto West Camel Road
1 mi
31.
Turn left onto High Street (A359)
1 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
302 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
34.4 mi
34.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
208 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
36.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
303 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
26.5 mi
38.
Keep right onto M3
32.9 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
40.
Keep left at the fork
0.5 mi
41.
Merge right onto M25
21.4 mi
42.
Keep right onto M25
36.1 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left onto M25
1308 ft
44.
Keep left onto M25
4.5 mi
45.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
1180 ft
46.
Continue onto Mountnessing By-Pass (A12)
0.4 mi
47.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
3 mi
48.
Continue onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.3 mi
49.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.3 mi
50.
Enter Three Mile Hill Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Three Mile Hill (A414)
93 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Three Mile Hill (A414)
2 mi
52.
Enter Widford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A1114)
147 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1114)
471 ft
54.
Enter Britvic Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A1114)
222 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1114)
0.3 mi
56.
Enter Miami Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Moulsham Street (B1007)
19 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Moulsham Street (B1007)
593 ft
58.
Continue onto New London Road (B1007)
0.7 mi
59.
Turn left onto Parkway (A1060)
974 ft
60.
Enter Market Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Road South (A1099)
336 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Road South (A1099)
936 ft
62.
Turn left onto Duke Street
116 ft
63.
Turn left
218 ft
64.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Plymouth to Chelmsford?

The expense of driving from Plymouth to Chelmsford, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £46.2. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 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 £23.1 (£46.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £15.4 per passenger (£46.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £11.55 per passenger (£46.2 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 Plymouth to Chelmsford, approximately 32.1 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 264.66 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 £46.2 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.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Plymouth to Chelmsford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 32 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16 £ (32/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.67 £ (32/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8 £ (32/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Plymouth to Chelmsford

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Plymouth to Chelmsford covers 285.03 miles and necessitates 4 hours and 45 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Plymouth to Chelmsford by car?

The cheapest route from Plymouth to Chelmsford is the first suggested route (265mi, 4h 40min) and costs 46.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Plymouth to Chelmsford is the second suggested route (285mi, 4h 45min) and costs 49.8 £.

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 Plymouth to Chelmsford?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 265mi (distance from Plymouth to Chelmsford) and its duration is 4h 40min. The slowest route is 285mi, and its duration is 4h 45min.

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Where is Plymouth located?

Plymouth is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Plymouth has coordinates 50.3754565o,-4.1426565o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Plymouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Chelmsford?

Chelmsford is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 33 meters above sea level. Chelmsford has coordinates 51.7355868o,0.4685497o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chelmsford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.