Renfrew Colchester by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Renfrew and Colchester by car is 422 miles. The driving time is 7 hours and 14 minutes.

How far is Colchester from Renfrew? The driving distance is 422 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Renfrew, County: Renfrewshire, Scotland
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
422 mi , 7 h 14 min
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Route from Renfrew to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Renfrew to Colchester

422 mi 7 h 14 min
1.
Head northeast on Fauldshead Road
887 ft
2.
Turn right onto Glebe Street (A8)
0.4 mi
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Glasgow Road (A8)
225 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Glasgow Road (A8)
0.6 mi
5.
Keep right at the fork
183 ft
6.
Make a slight left onto Hillington Road (A736)
592 ft
7.
Enter Hillington Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M8
35 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto M8
3 mi
9.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
1 mi
10.
Continue onto M74
8 mi
11.
Continue towards M74: Carlisle
29.3 mi
12.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
13.
Continue onto M6
27.7 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards A66
1017 ft
15.
Keep right towards A66
233 ft
16.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Scotch Corner
315 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
0.6 mi
18.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Scotch Corner
499 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
20.3 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left onto A66
801 ft
21.
Turn left onto New Road (B6276)
677 ft
22.
Turn right onto Main Street (B6276)
0.5 mi
23.
Turn left onto B6276
12.6 mi
24.
Make a slight right
0.4 mi
25.
Turn right onto B6277
10 mi
26.
Turn left onto A66
5.3 mi
27.
Continue onto A66
6.4 mi
28.
Continue onto A66
644 ft
29.
Enter Scotch Corner and take the 3rd exit towards A1(M): The South
997 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The South
47.5 mi
31.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
32.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
34.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
35.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
37.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
39.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
17 mi
41.
Enter Galleys Corner Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
133 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
0.9 mi
43.
Enter Marks Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
267 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
3.4 mi
45.
Continue onto Coggeshall Bypass (A120)
2.4 mi
46.
Continue onto Colchester Road (A120)
1 mi
47.
Continue onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
2.3 mi
48.
Enter Marks Tey Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A120
127 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
858 ft
50.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
2.8 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
52.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
54.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
56.
Make a slight left
236 ft
57.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
58.
Turn left
60 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Renfrew to Colchester by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £73.7. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £36.85 (£73.7/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £24.57 (£73.7/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £18.43 (£73.7/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 422.03 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 422.03 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 51.2 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 51.2 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £73.7.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Renfrew to Colchester amounts to £73.7.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Renfrew to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 51.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25.55 £ (51.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 17.03 £ (51.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.78 £ (51.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Renfrew to Colchester

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Renfrew to Colchester covers 443.47 miles and necessitates 7 hours and 21 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Renfrew to Colchester is the first suggested route (422mi, 7h 14min) and costs 73.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Renfrew to Colchester is the second suggested route (443mi, 7h 21min) and costs 77.4 £.

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 Renfrew to Colchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 422mi (distance from Renfrew to Colchester) and its duration is 7h 14min. The slowest route is 443mi, and its duration is 7h 21min.

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Where is Renfrew located?

Renfrew is located in Renfrewshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 7 meters above sea level. Renfrew has coordinates 55.8753220o,-4.3915420o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Renfrew 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.