Route from Watford to Colwyn Bay

The distance between Watford and Colwyn Bay is 213 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

From: Watford, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: Colwyn Bay, County: Colwyn Bay, Wales
213 mi , 3 h 42 min
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Route from Watford to Colwyn Bay on map



Driving directions from Watford to Colwyn Bay

213 mi 3 h 42 min
1.
Head south on Gladstone Road
233 ft
2.
Turn right onto Stanley Road
447 ft
3.
Turn left onto Grosvenor Road
358 ft
4.
Turn left onto Beechen Grove (A411)
1223 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
75 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
0.7 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
137 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
0.8 mi
9.
Enter Berrygrove Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards M1 North: The North
435 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout towards M1 North: The North
0.3 mi
11.
Merge right onto M1
59.5 mi
12.
Keep right onto M1
5.1 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
14.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
15.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
16.
Keep left onto M54
10.8 mi
17.
Take exit 3 on the left
1303 ft
18.
Enter Tong Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Newport Road (A41)
907 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road (A41)
2.7 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
162 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
5 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
142 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
0.6 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
225 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
0.9 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
168 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
10.5 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A41
69 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
6.9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Whitchurch
284 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout towards Whitchurch
1.1 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Heath Road (A41)
38 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Heath Road (A41)
0.5 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Chester
107 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout towards Chester
1.4 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Chester
169 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout towards Chester
0.8 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Chester
14 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout towards Chester
1.2 mi
40.
Continue onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
2.2 mi
41.
Continue onto No Man's Heath Bypass (A41)
1 mi
42.
Continue onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
0.9 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
134 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
3.4 mi
45.
Continue straight onto Whitchurch Road (A41)
8.4 mi
46.
Keep left onto Boughton Heath Junction (A41)
73 ft
47.
Take the ramp on the left towards A55: NORTH WALES
673 ft
48.
Continue towards A55: NORTH WALES
0.9 mi
49.
Merge right onto North Wales Expressway (A55)
4.8 mi
50.
Continue onto Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Expressway (A55)
35.7 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left towards B5113: Colwyn Bay
1027 ft
52.
Turn left onto Victoria Avenue (B5113)
557 ft
53.
Turn left onto Greenfield Road (B5113)
383 ft
54.
Turn right onto A547
538 ft
55.
Turn left onto Rhiw Road
521 ft
56.
Turn right onto Claughton Road
236 ft
57.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £37.2. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £18.6 (£37.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £12.4 per passenger (£37.2 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £9.3 per passenger (£37.2 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 25.8 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £37.2 comes from for the journey from Watford to Colwyn Bay.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Watford to Colwyn Bay.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.9 £ (25.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.6 £ (25.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.45 £ (25.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Watford to Colwyn Bay

The slowest route from Watford to the Colwyn Bay is 211.31 miles and takes 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Watford to Colwyn Bay by car?

The cheapest route from Watford to Colwyn Bay is the second suggested route (211mi, 4h 17min) and costs 36.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Watford to Colwyn Bay is the first suggested route (213mi, 3h 42min) and costs 37.2 £.

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 Watford to Colwyn Bay?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 213mi (distance from Watford to Colwyn Bay) and its duration is 3h 42min. The slowest route is 211mi, and its duration is 4h 17min.

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

Where is Watford located?

Watford is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Watford has coordinates 51.6564890o,-0.3903200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Watford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Colwyn Bay?

Colwyn Bay is located in Colwyn Bay county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Colwyn Bay has coordinates 53.2931820o,-3.7276400o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Colwyn Bay from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.