Route from St Albans to Colchester

The distance between St Albans and Colchester is 69 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 13 minutes.

From: St Albans, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
69 mi , 1 h 13 min
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Route from St Albans to Colchester on map



Driving directions from St Albans to Colchester

69 mi 1 h 13 min
1.
Head northwest on Waddington Road
338 ft
2.
Turn left onto Britton Avenue
476 ft
3.
Turn left onto Verulam Road (A5183)
692 ft
4.
Continue onto High Street (A5183)
365 ft
5.
Continue onto London Road (A1081)
0.6 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A1081)
51 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1081)
1 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A1081)
141 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1081)
0.5 mi
10.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
245 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
12.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
26.6 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left onto M25
1308 ft
15.
Keep left onto M25
4.5 mi
16.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
1180 ft
17.
Continue onto Mountnessing By-Pass (A12)
0.4 mi
18.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
3 mi
19.
Continue onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.3 mi
20.
Continue onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
9.2 mi
21.
Continue onto Boreham Bypass (A12)
2.4 mi
22.
Continue onto Hatfield Peverel Bypass (A12)
4.6 mi
23.
Continue onto London Road (A12)
10.4 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
25.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
27.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
29.
Make a slight left
236 ft
30.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
31.
Turn left
60 ft
32.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from St Albans to Colchester by car?

The journey from St Albans to Colchester by car comes with a price tag of £12.1 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 £6.05 for the trip (£12.1 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £4.03 each (£12.1 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £3.03 each (£12.1 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 8.4 liters of fuel. And that's where the £12.1 comes from for the trip from St Albans to Colchester.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £12.1, 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.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from St Albans to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.2 £ (8.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.8 £ (8.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.1 £ (8.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from St Albans to Colchester

The second route from St Albans to the Colchester is 65.54 miles and takes 1 hour and 18 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from St Albans to Colchester by car?

The cheapest route from St Albans to Colchester is the second suggested route (66mi, 1h 18min) and costs 11.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from St Albans to Colchester is the first suggested route (69mi, 1h 13min) and costs 12.1 £.

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 St Albans to Colchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 69mi (distance from St Albans to Colchester) and its duration is 1h 13min. The slowest route is 66mi, and its duration is 1h 18min.

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

St Albans is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 118 meters above sea level. St Albans has coordinates 51.752725o,-0.339436o. RouteCalculator provides a map of St Albans 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.