Route from Southend-on-Sea to Christchurch

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Christchurch is 156 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

From: Southend-on-Sea, County: Essex, England
To: Christchurch, County: Dorset, England
156 mi , 2 h 45 min
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Route from Southend-on-Sea to Christchurch on map



Driving directions from Southend-on-Sea to Christchurch

156 mi 2 h 45 min
1.
Head east on Carnarvon Road
219 ft
2.
Turn left onto Tunbridge Road
958 ft
3.
Turn right onto Tickfield Avenue
375 ft
4.
Turn left onto Penhurst Avenue
265 ft
5.
Turn left onto East Street (B1015)
867 ft
6.
Turn right onto Victoria Avenue (A127)
0.6 mi
7.
Enter Cuckoo Corner and take the 1st exit onto Prince Avenue (A127)
42 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Prince Avenue (A127)
0.9 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left onto A127
0.7 mi
10.
Continue onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
4.5 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto A127
1030 ft
12.
Enter Fairglen Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Canvey Way (A1245)
46 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Canvey Way (A1245)
0.3 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left onto Canvey Way (A1245)
4.7 mi
15.
Continue onto A13
10.3 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left
1146 ft
17.
Enter Mardyke Junction and take the 1st exit
17 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
19.
Keep right at the fork
1096 ft
20.
Merge right onto A282
4.6 mi
21.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
10.4 mi
22.
Keep left towards M25: Gatwick (M23)
36.3 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
24.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
25.
Merge right onto M3
50.1 mi
26.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
27.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
28.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
29.
Continue onto A31
11.3 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
31.
Keep left at the fork
386 ft
32.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
5.2 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left
1248 ft
34.
Turn left onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hurn Road (B3073)
82 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.4 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
21 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.6 mi
39.
Enter Fairmile Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
160 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
41.
Continue onto Bargates (B3073)
0.3 mi
42.
Enter Fountain Roundabout and exit onto Fountain Roundabout (A35)
138 ft
43.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Southend-on-Sea to Christchurch by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £27.2. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 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 £13.6 (£27.2/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £9.07 (£27.2/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £6.8 (£27.2/4).

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 155.92 miles, this computation entails multiplying 155.92 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 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £27.2.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Southend-on-Sea to Christchurch stands at £27.2.

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Southend-on-Sea to Christchurch.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.45 £ (18.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.3 £ (18.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.73 £ (18.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Southend-on-Sea to Christchurch

The second route from Southend-on-Sea to the Christchurch is 162.15 miles and takes 2 hours and 51 minutes.

The third route from Southend-on-Sea to the Christchurch is 148.38 miles and takes 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Southend-on-Sea to Christchurch by car?

The cheapest route from Southend-on-Sea to Christchurch is the third suggested route (148mi, 3h 23min) and costs 25.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Southend-on-Sea to Christchurch is the first suggested route (156mi, 2h 45min) and costs 27.2 £.

The most expensive route from Southend-on-Sea to Christchurch is the second suggested route (162mi, 2h 51min) and costs 28.3 £.

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 Southend-on-Sea to Christchurch?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 156mi (distance from Southend-on-Sea to Christchurch) and its duration is 2h 45min. The other route is 162mi, and its duration is 2h 51min. The slowest route is 148mi, and its duration is 3h 23min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Southend-on-Sea to Christchurch by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Southend-on-Sea to Christchurch. It provides driving directions from Southend-on-Sea to Christchurch, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Southend-on-Sea - Christchurch 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 Southend-on-Sea to Christchurch with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Southend-on-Sea located?

Southend-on-Sea is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Southend-on-Sea has coordinates 51.5459269o,0.7077123o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Southend-on-Sea 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.