Route from South Bucks to Colchester

The distance between South Bucks and Colchester is 91 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

From: South Bucks, County: Buckinghamshire, England
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
91 mi , 1 h 31 min
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Route from South Bucks to Colchester on map



Driving directions from South Bucks to Colchester

91 mi 1 h 31 min
1.
Head west on Harehatch Lane
593 ft
2.
Turn right onto Abbey Park lane
368 ft
3.
Continue onto Ship Hill
0.6 mi
4.
Continue slightly right onto Woodlands Hill
392 ft
5.
Continue onto Burnham Road
0.5 mi
6.
Turn left onto Dorney Hill North (A355)
740 ft
7.
Continue onto Beaconsfield Bypass (A355)
608 ft
8.
Enter Beaconsfield Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M40: London
968 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: London
4 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25(S): Watford
0.4 mi
11.
Keep left towards M25(N): Watford
9.6 mi
12.
Keep right onto M25
36.1 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto M25
1308 ft
14.
Keep left onto M25
4.5 mi
15.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
1180 ft
16.
Continue onto Mountnessing By-Pass (A12)
0.4 mi
17.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
3 mi
18.
Continue onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.3 mi
19.
Continue onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
9.2 mi
20.
Continue onto Boreham Bypass (A12)
2.4 mi
21.
Continue onto Hatfield Peverel Bypass (A12)
4.6 mi
22.
Continue onto London Road (A12)
10.4 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
24.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
26.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
28.
Make a slight left
236 ft
29.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
30.
Turn left
60 ft
31.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from South Bucks to Colchester by car?

The journey from South Bucks to Colchester by car comes with a price tag of £15.8 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £7.9 for the trip (£15.8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £5.27 each (£15.8 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £3.95 each (£15.8 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 11 liters of fuel. And that's where the £15.8 comes from for the trip from South Bucks to Colchester.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £15.8, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

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 South Bucks to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 11 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.5 £ (11/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.67 £ (11/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.75 £ (11/4) /p.

Alternative routes from South Bucks to Colchester

The slowest route from South Bucks to the Colchester is 84.6 miles and takes 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from South Bucks to Colchester by car?

The cheapest route from South Bucks to Colchester is the second suggested route (85mi, 1h 50min) and costs 14.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from South Bucks to Colchester is the first suggested route (91mi, 1h 31min) and costs 15.8 £.

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 South Bucks to Colchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 91mi (distance from South Bucks to Colchester) and its duration is 1h 31min. The slowest route is 85mi, and its duration is 1h 50min.

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

South Bucks is located in Buckinghamshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 92 meters above sea level. South Bucks has coordinates 51.5763801o,-0.6390151o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Bucks 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.