Route from Stafford to Colchester

The distance between Stafford and Colchester is 178 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

From: Stafford, County: Staffordshire, England
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
178 mi , 3 h 3 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Stafford to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Stafford to Colchester

178 mi 3 h 3 min
1.
Head southeast on Earl Street
762 ft
2.
Turn right onto Water Street
255 ft
3.
Turn right onto Tenterbanks
603 ft
4.
Turn left onto Victoria Road (A5187)
414 ft
5.
Turn left onto Station Road (A5187)
715 ft
6.
Turn right onto Newport Road (A518)
767 ft
7.
Turn left onto Brunswick Terrace
854 ft
8.
Turn left to stay on Brunswick Terrace
1059 ft
9.
Continue straight
565 ft
10.
Turn left
97 ft
11.
Make a sharp right onto Park Crescent (A449)
564 ft
12.
Continue onto Rowley Bank (A449)
1223 ft
13.
Continue onto Rising Brook (A449)
0.6 mi
14.
Continue onto Wolverhampton Road (A449)
0.4 mi
15.
Continue onto Mosspit (A449)
0.7 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wolverhampton Road (A449)
116 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Wolverhampton Road (A449)
0.4 mi
18.
Enter Dunston Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M6: The SOUTH
185 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout towards M6: The SOUTH
0.3 mi
20.
Merge right onto M6
6.4 mi
21.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
22.
Keep right onto M6
38.9 mi
23.
Continue towards A14: Felixstowe
58.2 mi
24.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
25.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
27.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
29.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
17 mi
31.
Enter Galleys Corner Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
133 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
0.9 mi
33.
Enter Marks Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
267 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
3.4 mi
35.
Continue onto Coggeshall Bypass (A120)
2.4 mi
36.
Continue onto Colchester Road (A120)
1 mi
37.
Continue onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
2.3 mi
38.
Enter Marks Tey Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A120
127 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
858 ft
40.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
2.8 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
42.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
44.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
46.
Make a slight left
236 ft
47.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
48.
Turn left
60 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Stafford to Colchester by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Stafford to Colchester is £31.1 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 144 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £15.55 for the journey (£31.1 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £10.37 (£31.1 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £7.78 (£31.1 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 21.6 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £31.1 fare for the journey from Stafford to Colchester.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £31.1, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Stafford to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.8 £ (21.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.2 £ (21.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.4 £ (21.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Stafford to Colchester

The second route from Stafford to the Colchester is 189.65 miles and takes 3 hours and 12 minutes.

The third route from Stafford to the Colchester is 186.13 miles and takes 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Stafford to Colchester by car?

The cheapest route from Stafford to Colchester is the first suggested route (178mi, 3h 3min) and costs 31.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Stafford to Colchester is the third suggested route (186mi, 3h 30min) and costs 32.5 £.

The most expensive route from Stafford to Colchester is the second suggested route (190mi, 3h 12min) and costs 33.1 £.

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 Stafford to Colchester?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 178mi (distance from Stafford to Colchester) and its duration is 3h 3min. The other route is 190mi, and its duration is 3h 12min. The slowest route is 186mi, and its duration is 3h 30min.

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

Stafford is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. Stafford has coordinates 52.8066930o,-2.1206600o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stafford 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.