How far is it from Potash to Colchester?

The distance between Potash and Colchester is 13 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Potash to Colchester?

The drive from Potash to Colchester takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Potash to Colchester?

The fastest route from Potash to Colchester covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Colchester from Potash?

Colchester lies roughly to the south-west of Potash.

Are there charging stations between Potash and Colchester?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Potash to Colchester, including Hening Ave 32, Ipswich (360 kW); Unit A3 Adjacent To Wendy's Drive Thru., Colchester (300 kW); Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 111.

Potash Colchester

Distance: 13 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Potash to Colchester takes about 25 min via A12. The distance is 13 mi. The straight-line distance is 11 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 13 mi

1 Depart onto Church Road 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Capel Road 2 mi
3 Take ramp left 8 mi
4 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
5 Enter rotary straight onto Ipswich Road 144 yd
6 Exit rotary straight onto Ipswich Road 1 mi
7 Enter roundabout straight onto Ipswich Road 26 yd
8 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Ipswich Road 2 mi

9 Enter roundabout straight onto Ipswich Road 50 yd
10 Exit roundabout slightly left onto Ipswich Road 1 mi
11 Continue slightly right onto East Street 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto East Hill 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto High Street 170 yd
14 Turn left onto Queen Street 76 yd
15 Arrive onto Queen Street

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The return trip from Colchester to Potash covers roughly the same distance, 13 mi.

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Charging points along the way

111 chargers

Hening Ave 32, IpswichHening Ave 32, Ipswich, IP3 9QJ360 kW
Unit A3 Adjacent To Wendy's Drive Thru., ColchesterUnit A3 Adjacent To Wendy's Drive Thru., Colchester, CO4 5UP300 kW
Anglia Parkway South, IpswichAnglia Parkway South, Ipswich, England, IP1 5QP250 kW
Williamsburg Avenue, HarwichWilliamsburg Avenue, Harwich, England, CO12 4GA200 kW
Bypass Nurseries, London RoadBypass Nurseries, London Road, Ipswich, IP9 2JR150 kW

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Colchester → Tolleshunt Knights12 mi · 25 min Colchester → Rowhedge4 mi · 10 min Colchester → Malting Green5 mi · 10 min Colchester → Nayland8 mi · 20 min Colchester → Thorington Street11 mi · 20 min Colchester → High Park Corner5 mi · 10 min

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How far is it from Potash to Colchester?: The distance between Potash and Colchester is 13 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Potash to Colchester?: The drive from Potash to Colchester takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Potash to Colchester?: The fastest route from Potash to Colchester covers 13 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Colchester from Potash?: Colchester lies roughly to the south-west of Potash.
Are there charging stations between Potash and Colchester?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Potash to Colchester, including Hening Ave 32, Ipswich (360 kW); Unit A3 Adjacent To Wendy's Drive Thru., Colchester (300 kW); Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 111.

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