Key motorways in and around Chelmsford

• M25 – also known as the London Orbital Motorway, the M25 can be reached via the A12 from Chelmsford. The 117-mile motorway encircles Greater London and is one of the busiest in the UK.
• M11 – travels several miles west of the city and connects to the A414 from Chelmsford. It also provides access to Cambridge, the northeast outskirts of the capital and links to Stansted Airport.

Main roads in Chelmsford

• A1016 – splits off from London Road by the Widford Industrial Estate and continues into Chelmsford city centre. Part of the A1060 forms Parkway, which runs through the heart of Chelmsford, past High Chelmer Shopping Centre and Central Park.
• Springfield Road – connects Chelmsford to the suburb of Springfield. You can reach this area of the city via Springfield Road from the A1099 or the Eastern Approach/Cuton Hall/ Colchester Road roundabout.
• A414 – runs from Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire to Chelmsford and Maldon in Essex. You can join the A414 in Chelmsford from London Road A1114.

Congestion Charges

If you plan to travel across the Dartford Crossing, which is around 30 minutes from Chelmsford, there’s a toll charge from 6am - 10pm. You cannot pay at the crossing, but you can pay online in advance or before midnight the following day. If you plan on visiting London, there’s a daily Congestion Charge if you drive into the congestion zone during the hours of 7am - 6pm Monday to Friday or 12pm - 6pm on weekends and bank holidays.

How to get to…

Anglia Ruskin University (Chelmsford Campus)

If you’re moving a family member into the Student Village, you’ll need to go to the Anglia Ruskin University campus, just north of the city centre. Head straight along New Street/B1008 from Victoria Road and, as you approach the roundabout, the university is located on your right, with the Student Village to the left.

Widford Industrial Estate

There are several DIY stores and outlets found on Widford Industrial Estate, ideal if you’re picking up supplies for a renovation job. To get to reach the industrial estate from the city centre, take your Chelmsford hire van along Parkway and then take the A1016 to arrive.

London

Driving from Chelmsford to London takes just under an hour and a half, traffic depending. Take London Road out of Chelmsford and get on the A12 before taking the A13 towards the city. Please note that central London has a congestion charge.

Chelmsford B&Q

It’s less than a 10-minute drive from the city centre to reach Chelmsford B&Q in the Springfield area of the city. Simply travel along Springfield Road and Cuton Hall Lane until you arrive at the Homelands Retail Park, where you’ll find the B&Q warehouse.

Hylands House

Hylands House is a popular venue for private events and special occasions. If you’re using your hire van to transport items from Chelmsford to an event, the estate is around a 15-minute drive from the city, via New London Road, London Road and the A414.