Route from Richmond upon Thames to Colchester

The distance between Richmond upon Thames and Colchester is 77 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

From: Richmond upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
77 mi , 1 h 36 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Richmond upon Thames to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Richmond upon Thames to Colchester

77 mi 1 h 36 min
1.
Head southeast on Duke Street
37 ft
2.
Turn left onto The Quadrant (A307)
737 ft
3.
Continue onto Kew Road (A307)
598 ft
4.
Turn left onto A307
109 ft
5.
Merge right onto Richmond Circus (A316)
7 ft
6.
Keep right onto Richmond Circus (A316)
177 ft
7.
Make a slight left onto Kew Road (A307)
1.8 mi
8.
Turn right onto Kew Bridge Road (A205)
707 ft
9.
Continue onto Chiswick High Road (A205)
719 ft
10.
Enter Chiswick Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Gunnersbury Avenue (A406)
188 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Gunnersbury Avenue (A406)
213 ft
12.
Keep right onto Gunnersbury Avenue (A406)
2.7 mi
13.
Enter Hanger Lane Gyratory and take the 3rd exit towards A406(N)
1112 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout towards A406(N)
6.2 mi
15.
Keep left onto North Circular Road (A406)
3 mi
16.
Continue onto Pinkham Way (A406)
841 ft
17.
Continue onto Telford Road (A406)
0.4 mi
18.
Continue right onto Bowes Road
0.8 mi
19.
Continue onto North Circular Road (A406)
0.5 mi
20.
Continue onto Sterling Way (A406)
1.5 mi
21.
Continue onto North Circular Road (A406)
901 ft
22.
Continue onto Angel Road (A406)
0.6 mi
23.
Continue onto North Circular Road (A406)
929 ft
24.
Continue onto Lea Valley Viaduct (A406)
0.4 mi
25.
Continue onto Walthamstow Avenue (A406)
0.8 mi
26.
Continue onto North Circular Road (A406)
2.4 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards M11: Cambridge
7.1 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
0.3 mi
29.
Keep right towards M25: (M20
0.7 mi
30.
Merge right onto M25
7.3 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left onto M25
1308 ft
32.
Keep left onto M25
4.5 mi
33.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
1180 ft
34.
Continue onto Mountnessing By-Pass (A12)
0.4 mi
35.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
3 mi
36.
Continue onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.3 mi
37.
Continue onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
9.2 mi
38.
Continue onto Boreham Bypass (A12)
2.4 mi
39.
Continue onto Hatfield Peverel Bypass (A12)
4.6 mi
40.
Continue onto London Road (A12)
10.4 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
42.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
44.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
46.
Make a slight left
236 ft
47.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
48.
Turn left
60 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Richmond upon Thames to Colchester with petrol?

Driving from Richmond upon Thames to Colchester costs £13.4 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £6.7 per person. With three passengers, it's £4.47 per person, and with four passengers, it's £3.35 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 9.3 liters of fuel. This results in a £13.4 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Richmond upon Thames to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.65 £ (9.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.1 £ (9.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.33 £ (9.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Richmond upon Thames to Colchester

The second route from Richmond upon Thames to the Colchester is 74.97 miles and takes 1 hour and 41 minutes.

The third route from Richmond upon Thames to the Colchester is 72.57 miles and takes 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Richmond upon Thames to Colchester by car?

The cheapest route from Richmond upon Thames to Colchester is the third suggested route (73mi, 1h 38min) and costs 12.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Richmond upon Thames to Colchester is the second suggested route (75mi, 1h 41min) and costs 13.1 £.

The most expensive route from Richmond upon Thames to Colchester is the first suggested route (77mi, 1h 36min) and costs 13.4 £.

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 Richmond upon Thames to Colchester?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 77mi (distance from Richmond upon Thames to Colchester) and its duration is 1h 36min. The other route is 73mi, and its duration is 1h 38min. The slowest route is 75mi, and its duration is 1h 41min.

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

Richmond upon Thames is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. Richmond upon Thames has coordinates 51.4613110o,-0.3037420o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Richmond upon Thames 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.