Stroud Braintree by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Stroud and Braintree by car is 153 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

How far is Braintree from Stroud? The driving distance is 153 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Stroud, County: Gloucestershire, England
To: Braintree, County: Essex, England
153 mi , 2 h 49 min
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Route from Stroud to Braintree on map



Driving directions from Stroud to Braintree

153 mi 2 h 49 min
1.
Head southeast on Fawkes Place
453 ft
2.
Turn left onto London Road
0.4 mi
3.
Turn left onto London Road (A419)
1.7 mi
4.
Turn left
356 ft
5.
Merge right onto London Road (A419)
1.9 mi
6.
Continue onto Cowcombe Hill (A419)
0.9 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stroud Road (A419)
48 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Stroud Road (A419)
6.6 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A429
10 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A429
0.5 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bristol Road (A429)
233 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Bristol Road (A429)
0.7 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bristol Road (A429)
145 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Bristol Road (A429)
0.2 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Swindon Road (A429)
39 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Swindon Road (A429)
0.7 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A429
359 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A429
0.6 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Burford Road (A429)
137 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Burford Road (A429)
331 ft
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Burford Road (A429)
208 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Burford Road (A429)
1.4 mi
23.
Continue onto B4425
4.8 mi
24.
Keep left onto B4425
8.4 mi
25.
Turn right onto A40
1.1 mi
26.
Enter Burford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
238 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.5 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
246 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
2.6 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
194 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
115 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
3.8 mi
34.
Enter Wolvercote Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Way (A40)
211 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto North Way (A40)
0.4 mi
36.
Enter Cutteslowe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Elsfield Way (A40)
121 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Elsfield Way (A40)
0.6 mi
38.
Continue onto Northern By-pass Road (A40)
2.5 mi
39.
Continue onto North Way (A40)
0.6 mi
40.
Enter Green Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A40)
97 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A40)
2.7 mi
42.
Continue onto Wheatley Bypass (A40)
1.5 mi
43.
Continue onto Wheatley Spur (M40)
28.9 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25(S): Watford
0.4 mi
45.
Keep left towards M25(N): Watford
9.6 mi
46.
Keep right onto M25
27.8 mi
47.
Take the ramp on the left towards M11 (N): Cambridge
0.5 mi
48.
Keep left towards M11: Stansted
0.7 mi
49.
Merge right onto M11
13.4 mi
50.
Take the ramp on the left towards A120(W)|A120(W)
0.4 mi
51.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
1098 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
53.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
14.4 mi
55.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1256
115 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto B1256
0.5 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rayne Road (B1256)
188 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Rayne Road (B1256)
0.7 mi
60.
Make a slight left
48 ft
61.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Stroud to Braintree by car?

The journey from Stroud to Braintree by car comes with a price tag of £26.7 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 £13.35 for the trip (£26.7 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £8.9 each (£26.7 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £6.68 each (£26.7 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 18.6 liters of fuel. And that's where the £26.7 comes from for the trip from Stroud to Braintree.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £26.7, 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.
 

 

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 Stroud to Braintree.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.3 £ (18.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.2 £ (18.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.65 £ (18.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Stroud to Braintree

The second route from Stroud to the Braintree is 163.93 miles and takes 2 hours and 49 minutes.

The third route from Stroud to the Braintree is 144.4 miles and takes 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Stroud to Braintree by car?

The cheapest route from Stroud to Braintree is the third suggested route (144mi, 2h 59min) and costs 25.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Stroud to Braintree is the first suggested route (153mi, 2h 49min) and costs 26.7 £.

The most expensive route from Stroud to Braintree is the second suggested route (164mi, 2h 49min) and costs 28.6 £.

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 Stroud to Braintree?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 153mi (distance from Stroud to Braintree) and its duration is 2h 49min. The other route is 164mi, and its duration is 2h 49min. The slowest route is 144mi, and its duration is 2h 59min.

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

Where is Stroud located?

Stroud is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Stroud has coordinates 51.7457340o,-2.2177580o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stroud from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Braintree?

Braintree is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 73 meters above sea level. Braintree has coordinates 51.8800870o,0.5509269o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Braintree from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.