Aldershot to Colchester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

84.2 miles 135.5 km · straight line
112 miles actual route 180.2 km · driving distance
2h 10min estimated drive time
£17 - £21 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
58° ENE bearing direction

How far is Aldershot from Colchester?

The distance from Aldershot to Colchester is 84.2 miles (135.5 km) as the crow flies. Colchester is located ENE of Aldershot. By car, the driving distance is approximately 112 miles, taking about 2h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aldershot 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 Aldershot to Colchester

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 10min £17 - £21 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 36min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aldershot & Colchester

Quick Facts

Aldershot
51.25°N, 0.76°W
Europe/London
99m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 295.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM