Pontypool Colchester by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Pontypool and Colchester by car is 217 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

How far is Colchester from Pontypool? The driving distance is 217 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Pontypool, County: Newport, Wales
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
217 mi , 3 h 36 min
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Route from Pontypool to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Pontypool to Colchester

217 mi 3 h 36 min
1.
Head east on High Street
560 ft
2.
Turn right onto Upper Bridge Street
397 ft
3.
Turn right onto Lower Park Terrace
539 ft
4.
Turn left onto Albion Road
77 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4043
198 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A4043
297 ft
7.
Keep left onto A472
0.8 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4042
536 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
483 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
250 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
1.3 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
175 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
0.8 mi
16.
Enter Llantarnam Bypass and take the 1st exit onto Llantarnam Bypass (A4042)
199 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Llantarnam Bypass (A4042)
1.1 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto A4042
1.4 mi
19.
Enter Grove Park Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4042
49 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1248 ft
21.
Take the ramp onto M4
8.2 mi
22.
Keep right onto M4
111 mi
23.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
24.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
25.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 mi
26.
Keep right onto M25
36.1 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left onto M25
1308 ft
28.
Keep left onto M25
4.5 mi
29.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
1180 ft
30.
Continue onto Mountnessing By-Pass (A12)
0.4 mi
31.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
3 mi
32.
Continue onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.3 mi
33.
Continue onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
9.2 mi
34.
Continue onto Boreham Bypass (A12)
2.4 mi
35.
Continue onto Hatfield Peverel Bypass (A12)
4.6 mi
36.
Continue onto London Road (A12)
10.4 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
38.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
40.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
42.
Make a slight left
236 ft
43.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
44.
Turn left
60 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Pontypool to Colchester?

The expense of driving from Pontypool to Colchester, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £37.9. 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 £18.95 (£37.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £12.63 per passenger (£37.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £9.48 per passenger (£37.9 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 Pontypool to Colchester, approximately 26.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 216.84 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 £37.9 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 cost of fuel when driving a car is influenced by various factors. These include the distance covered, the driving conditions (such as traffic congestion, slow-paced driving, regular driving, or aggressive driving), the fuel efficiency of the vehicle, the vehicle's condition, prevailing weather conditions, and the current price of fuel. Each of these elements can impact fuel expenses and should be considered when estimating the overall cost of driving.

Diesel cost from Pontypool to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.15 £ (26.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.77 £ (26.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.58 £ (26.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Pontypool to Colchester

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Pontypool to Colchester covers 208.86 miles and necessitates 4 hours and 16 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Pontypool to Colchester is the second suggested route (209mi, 4h 16min) and costs 36.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Pontypool to Colchester is the first suggested route (217mi, 3h 36min) and costs 37.9 £.

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 Pontypool to Colchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 217mi (distance from Pontypool to Colchester) and its duration is 3h 36min. The slowest route is 209mi, and its duration is 4h 16min.

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Where is Pontypool located?

Pontypool is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 184 meters above sea level. Pontypool has coordinates 51.7003690o,-3.0452680o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Pontypool 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.