Route from Rochford to Chorley

The distance between Rochford and Chorley is 247 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

From: Rochford, County: Essex, England
To: Chorley, County: Lancashire, England
247 mi , 4 h 16 min
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Route from Rochford to Chorley on map



Driving directions from Rochford to Chorley

247 mi 4 h 16 min
1.
Head west on Back Lane
548 ft
2.
Turn left onto West Street
168 ft
3.
Turn right onto West Street
532 ft
4.
Turn left onto Hall Road
0.6 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Hall Road
138 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Hall Road
0.2 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cherry Orchard Way (B1013)
69 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Cherry Orchard Way (B1013)
0.4 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cherry Orchard Way (B1013)
231 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Cherry Orchard Way (B1013)
0.4 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cherry Orchard Way (B1013)
70 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Cherry Orchard Way (B1013)
1120 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Eastwoodbury Lane (B1013)
190 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastwoodbury Lane (B1013)
563 ft
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Eastwoodbury Lane
155 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastwoodbury Lane
990 ft
17.
Turn left onto Snakes Lane
0.4 mi
18.
Turn left onto Rayleigh Road (A1015)
363 ft
19.
Turn right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
16.7 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
0.3 mi
21.
Enter Cranham Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M25
1158 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
17.6 mi
23.
Continue onto M25
11.8 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1081: St Albans
1021 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
244 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
896 ft
27.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
404 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
29.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
313 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
31.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
352 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
3.5 mi
33.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
53.6 mi
34.
Keep right onto M1
5.1 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
36.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
37.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
38.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
39.
Keep right onto M6
6.6 mi
40.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
0.3 mi
41.
Enter Shevington Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Crow Orchard Road (A5209)
64 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Crow Orchard Road (A5209)
401 ft
43.
Turn right onto Mossy Lea Road (B5250)
1.9 mi
44.
Turn right onto Mill Lane
1.5 mi
45.
Turn left onto Preston Road (A49)
1.6 mi
46.
Continue onto Charnock Brow (A49)
640 ft
47.
Continue onto Sibbering Brow (A49)
403 ft
48.
Continue onto Cross Brow (A49)
782 ft
49.
Continue onto Wigan Road (A49)
0.5 mi
50.
Turn right onto Balshaw Lane (A581)
0.6 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Southport Road (A581)
140 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Southport Road (A581)
1 mi
53.
Continue onto Saint Thomas's Road (A581)
1003 ft
54.
Turn left onto Park Road (A581)
399 ft
55.
Make a U-turn and continue on Park Road (A581)
438 ft
56.
Keep right onto Market Street
85 ft
57.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Rochford to Chorley by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £42.8. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 143 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 £21.4 (£42.8/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £14.27 (£42.8/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £10.7 (£42.8/4).

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 247.11 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 247.11 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 30 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 30 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £42.8.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Rochford to Chorley amounts to £42.8.

 

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 Rochford to Chorley.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.55 £ (27.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.03 £ (27.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.78 £ (27.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rochford to Chorley

The second route from Rochford to the Chorley is 264.18 miles and takes 4 hours and 33 minutes.

The third route from Rochford to the Chorley is 257.85 miles and takes 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Rochford to Chorley by car?

The cheapest route from Rochford to Chorley is the first suggested route (247mi, 4h 16min) and costs 42.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Rochford to Chorley is the third suggested route (258mi, 5h 29min) and costs 44.7 £.

The most expensive route from Rochford to Chorley is the second suggested route (264mi, 4h 33min) and costs 45.8 £.

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 Rochford to Chorley?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 247mi (distance from Rochford to Chorley) and its duration is 4h 16min. The other route is 264mi, and its duration is 4h 33min. The slowest route is 258mi, and its duration is 5h 29min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Rochford to Chorley by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Rochford to Chorley. It provides driving directions from Rochford to Chorley, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Rochford - Chorley route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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Where is Rochford located?

Rochford is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Rochford has coordinates 51.5820710o,0.7065150o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Rochford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Chorley?

Chorley is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 87 meters above sea level. Chorley has coordinates 53.6535110o,-2.6325960o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chorley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.