Route from Trafford to Colchester

The distance between Trafford and Colchester is 228 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

From: Trafford, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: Colchester, County: Essex, England
228 mi , 3 h 54 min
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Route from Trafford to Colchester on map



Driving directions from Trafford to Colchester

228 mi 3 h 54 min
1.
Head west on Taunton Road
336 ft
2.
Turn left onto Manor Avenue
0.7 mi
3.
Turn left onto Woodhouse Lane
0.5 mi
4.
Turn right onto Washway Road (A56)
0.3 mi
5.
Continue onto Manchester Road (A56)
1.2 mi
6.
Continue onto Church Street (A56)
1253 ft
7.
Make a slight right onto Old Market Place (A56)
196 ft
8.
Continue onto Dunham Road (A56)
2.1 mi
9.
Enter Bowdon Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Birmingham
283 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout towards Birmingham
795 ft
11.
Enter Yarwoodheath Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Chester Road (A556)
428 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Chester Road (A556)
0.3 mi
13.
Keep right towards A556
3.9 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
15.
Merge right onto M6
50 mi
16.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
17.
Keep right onto M6
38.9 mi
18.
Continue towards A14: Felixstowe
58.2 mi
19.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
20.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
22.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
24.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
17 mi
26.
Enter Galleys Corner Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
133 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Braintree Bypass (A120)
0.9 mi
28.
Enter Marks Farm Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
267 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
3.4 mi
30.
Continue onto Coggeshall Bypass (A120)
2.4 mi
31.
Continue onto Colchester Road (A120)
1 mi
32.
Continue onto Coggeshall Road (A120)
2.3 mi
33.
Enter Marks Tey Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A120
127 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
858 ft
35.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
2.8 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
0.9 mi
37.
Enter Spring Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
254 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Cymbeline Way (A133)
1.2 mi
39.
Enter Colne Bank and take the 3rd exit onto Westway (A134)
323 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Westway (A134)
701 ft
41.
Make a slight left
236 ft
42.
Turn left onto Rotary Way
448 ft
43.
Turn left
60 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Trafford to Colchester by car?

Embarking on the journey from Trafford to Colchester, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 39.5 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 19.75 pounds for each of two passengers, 13.17 pounds for three passengers, and merely 9.88 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 227.72 miles, the car craves around 27.6 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (27.6 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 39.5 pounds. Thus, the journey from Trafford to Colchester is marked by a fuel cost of 39.5 pounds.
 

 

Some things that affect car fuel consumption are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel consumption.

  3. Tire Pressure: Improperly inflated tires can increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Maintaining proper tire pressure helps optimize fuel efficiency.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system can increase engine load and fuel consumption, especially in stop-and-go traffic or during city driving. Minimizing AC usage when possible can help reduce fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Trafford to Colchester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.45 £ (24.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.3 £ (24.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.23 £ (24.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Trafford to Colchester

The second route from Trafford to the Colchester is 239.38 miles and takes 4 hours and 3 minutes.

The third route from Trafford to the Colchester is 236.52 miles and takes 4 hours and 32 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Trafford to Colchester is the first suggested route (228mi, 3h 54min) and costs 39.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Trafford to Colchester is the third suggested route (237mi, 4h 32min) and costs 41 £.

The most expensive route from Trafford to Colchester is the second suggested route (239mi, 4h 3min) and costs 41.5 £.

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 Trafford to Colchester?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 228mi (distance from Trafford to Colchester) and its duration is 3h 54min. The other route is 239mi, and its duration is 4h 3min. The slowest route is 237mi, and its duration is 4h 32min.

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

Trafford is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level. Trafford has coordinates 53.4215132o,-2.3517263o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Trafford 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.