Route from Rochford to Christchurch

The distance between Rochford and Christchurch is 156 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

From: Rochford, County: Essex, England
To: Christchurch, County: Dorset, England
156 mi , 2 h 45 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Rochford to Christchurch on map



Driving directions from Rochford to Christchurch

156 mi 2 h 45 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)
4.5 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left onto A127
1030 ft
21.
Enter Fairglen Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Canvey Way (A1245)
46 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Canvey Way (A1245)
0.3 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left onto Canvey Way (A1245)
4.7 mi
24.
Continue onto A13
10.3 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left
1146 ft
26.
Enter Mardyke Junction and take the 1st exit
17 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
28.
Keep right at the fork
1096 ft
29.
Merge right onto A282
4.6 mi
30.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
10.4 mi
31.
Keep left towards M25: Gatwick (M23)
36.3 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
33.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
34.
Merge right onto M3
50.1 mi
35.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
36.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
37.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
38.
Continue onto A31
11.3 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
40.
Keep left at the fork
386 ft
41.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
5.2 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left
1248 ft
43.
Turn left onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hurn Road (B3073)
82 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.4 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
21 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.6 mi
48.
Enter Fairmile Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
160 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
50.
Continue onto Bargates (B3073)
0.3 mi
51.
Enter Fountain Roundabout and exit onto Fountain Roundabout (A35)
138 ft
52.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Rochford to Christchurch by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £27.1. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £13.55 (£27.1/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £9.03 (£27.1/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £6.78 (£27.1/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 156.26 miles, this computation entails multiplying 156.26 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 18.9 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 18.9 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £27.1.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Rochford to Christchurch stands at £27.1.

 

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 Rochford to Christchurch.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.55 £ (17.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.7 £ (17.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.28 £ (17.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Rochford to Christchurch

The second route from Rochford to the Christchurch is 162.49 miles and takes 2 hours and 51 minutes.

The third route from Rochford to the Christchurch is 148.71 miles and takes 3 hours and 23 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Rochford to Christchurch is the third suggested route (149mi, 3h 23min) and costs 25.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Rochford to Christchurch is the first suggested route (156mi, 2h 45min) and costs 27.1 £.

The most expensive route from Rochford to Christchurch is the second suggested route (162mi, 2h 51min) and costs 28.2 £.

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 Christchurch?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 156mi (distance from Rochford to Christchurch) and its duration is 2h 45min. The other route is 162mi, and its duration is 2h 51min. The slowest route is 149mi, and its duration is 3h 23min.

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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 Christchurch?

Christchurch is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Christchurch has coordinates 50.7357770o,-1.7785860o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Christchurch from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.