Aberdeen, United Kingdom to Colchester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382.8 miles 616 km · straight line
546.5 miles actual route 879.5 km · driving distance
10h 9min estimated drive time
£83 - £102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
160° SSE bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, United Kingdom from Colchester?

The distance from Aberdeen, United Kingdom to Colchester is 382.8 miles (616 km) as the crow flies. Colchester is located SSE of Aberdeen, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 546.5 miles, taking about 10h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, United Kingdom and Colchester. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberdeen, United Kingdom to Colchester

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 9min £83 - £102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 11min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~9h 39min $66–$191* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberdeen, United Kingdom & Colchester

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
57.15°N, 2.09°W
Europe/London
20m elevation
Colchester
51.89°N, 0.90°E
Europe/London
29m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM