Torbay Colchester by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Torbay and Colchester by car is 268 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

How far is Colchester from Torbay? The driving distance is 268 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Torbay, County: Devon, England
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
268 mi , 4 h 43 min
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Route from Torbay to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Torbay to Colchester

268 mi 4 h 43 min
1.
Head northwest on Strand (A379)
383 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Torbay Road (A379)
90 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Torbay Road (A379)
0.4 mi
4.
Turn right onto Belgrave Road
0.5 mi
5.
Continue onto South Street
804 ft
6.
Keep left onto South Street
316 ft
7.
Go straight onto Newton Road
1043 ft
8.
Turn left to stay on Newton Road
26 ft
9.
Make a slight right to stay on Newton Road
89 ft
10.
Go straight onto A3022
1.8 mi
11.
Keep right onto South Devon Highway (A3022)
3.4 mi
12.
Continue onto Besigheim Way (A380)
12.1 mi
13.
Continue towards M5: Taunton
4.8 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards A30: Exeter
0.5 mi
15.
Turn left onto Honiton Road (A30)
1126 ft
16.
Keep right onto Honiton Road (A30)
14.5 mi
17.
Merge right onto Monkton Road (A30)
14.8 mi
18.
Enter Southfields Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A303
372 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
6.4 mi
20.
Enter Hayes End Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
190 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.2 mi
22.
Enter Cartgate Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A303
184 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
5.2 mi
24.
Enter Podimore and take the 4th exit
1093 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout
3.2 mi
26.
Continue onto West Camel Road
1 mi
27.
Turn left onto High Street (A359)
1 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
302 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
34.4 mi
30.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
208 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
32.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
303 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
26.5 mi
34.
Keep right onto M3
32.9 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
36.
Keep left at the fork
0.5 mi
37.
Merge right onto M25
21.4 mi
38.
Keep right onto M25
36.1 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left onto M25
1308 ft
40.
Keep left onto M25
4.5 mi
41.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
1180 ft
42.
Continue onto Mountnessing By-Pass (A12)
0.4 mi
43.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
3 mi
44.
Continue onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.3 mi
45.
Continue onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
9.2 mi
46.
Continue onto Boreham Bypass (A12)
2.4 mi
47.
Continue onto Hatfield Peverel Bypass (A12)
4.6 mi
48.
Continue onto London Road (A12)
10.4 mi
49.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
50.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
52.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
54.
Make a slight left
236 ft
55.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
56.
Turn left
60 ft
57.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Torbay to Colchester by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 46.8 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 23.4 quid each (£46.8 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 15.6 quid (£46.8 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 11.7 quid (£46.8 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Torbay and Colchester is about 267.96 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 32.5 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (32.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 46.8 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Torbay to Colchester: 46.8 pounds.
 

 

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 Torbay to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 32.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.2 £ (32.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.8 £ (32.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.1 £ (32.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Torbay to Colchester

The slowest route from Torbay to the Colchester is 288.33 miles and takes 4 hours and 48 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Torbay to Colchester is the first suggested route (268mi, 4h 43min) and costs 46.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Torbay to Colchester is the second suggested route (288mi, 4h 48min) and costs 50.3 £.

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 Torbay to Colchester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 268mi (distance from Torbay to Colchester) and its duration is 4h 43min. The slowest route is 288mi, and its duration is 4h 48min.

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

Torbay is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Torbay has coordinates 50.4619209o,-3.5253150o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Torbay 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.