Route from Southampton to West Dorset
The distance between Southampton and West Dorset is 62 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Driving directions from Southampton to West Dorset
How much does it cost to travel from Southampton to West Dorset by car?
Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 10.8 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 143 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £5.4 (equivalent to 10.8/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 3.6 pounds (10.8/3) per passenger.
2.7 pounds (10.8/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.
(62.37 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per litre for fuel equals 10.8 pounds.
To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:
Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)7.6 litres are consumed (62.37 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).
Required fuel = 7.6 lt
Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 7.6 litres x 143 pence per litre, or 10.8 pounds
10.8 pounds for fuel to get from Southampton to West Dorset
The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:
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Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.
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Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.
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Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.
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Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.
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Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.
In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.
Diesel cost from Southampton to West Dorset.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.4 £ (6.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.27 £ (6.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.7 £ (6.8/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Southampton to West Dorset
The most time-consuming route from Southampton to West Dorset spans a distance of 61.54 miles and requires a travel time of 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Southampton to West Dorset by car?
The cheapest route from Southampton to West Dorset is the second suggested route (61.5mi, 1h 19min) and costs 10.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Southampton to West Dorset is the first suggested route (62mi, 1h 16min) and costs 10.8 £.
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 Southampton to West Dorset?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 62mi (distance from Southampton to West Dorset) and its duration is 1h 16min. The slowest route is 61.5mi, and its duration is 1h 19min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Southampton to West Dorset by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Southampton to West Dorset. It provides driving directions from Southampton to West Dorset, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Southampton - West Dorset 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 Southampton to West Dorset with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.
Where is Southampton located?
Southampton is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Southampton has coordinates 50.9097004o,-1.4043509o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Southampton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
What is the location of West Dorset?
West Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level. West Dorset has coordinates 50.7755272o,-2.5816958o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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