Route from Southampton to Wigan

The distance between Southampton and Wigan is 227 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

From: Southampton, County: Hampshire, England
To: Wigan, County: Greater Manchester, England
227 mi , 3 h 51 min
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Route from Southampton to Wigan on map



Driving directions from Southampton to Wigan

227 mi 3 h 51 min
1.
Head north on Above Bar Street
278 ft
2.
Continue onto London Road
0.3 mi
3.
Continue onto The Avenue (A33)
1.5 mi
4.
Continue onto Bassett Avenue (A33)
0.3 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bassett Avenue (A33)
87 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Bassett Avenue (A33)
0.8 mi
7.
Enter Chilworth Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A27
137 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A27
376 ft
9.
Take the ramp towards M3
9.6 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left towards A34
1252 ft
11.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Winchester Bypass (A34)
338 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Bypass (A34)
62 mi
13.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M40: Northampton
109 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: Northampton
44.4 mi
15.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
17.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
18.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
19.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
20.
Keep left towards A49
1.1 mi
21.
Enter Bryn Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Warrington Road (A49)
74 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Warrington Road (A49)
1.2 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Warrington Road (B5386)
39 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Warrington Road (B5386)
0.8 mi
25.
Enter Saddle Junction and take the 4th exit onto Wallgate (A577)
632 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Wallgate (A577)
0.6 mi
27.
Make a slight left to stay on Wallgate
784 ft
28.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Southampton to Wigan?

The expense of driving from Southampton to Wigan, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £39.4. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £19.7 (£39.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £13.13 per passenger (£39.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £9.85 per passenger (£39.4 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Southampton to Wigan, approximately 27.6 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 227.32 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £39.4 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Southampton to Wigan.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.45 £ (24.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.3 £ (24.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.23 £ (24.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Southampton to Wigan

The second route from Southampton to the Wigan is 227.03 miles and takes 3 hours and 55 minutes.

The third route from Southampton to the Wigan is 236.13 miles and takes 5 hours and 1 minute.

Which is the cheapest route from Southampton to Wigan by car?

The cheapest route from Southampton to Wigan is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Southampton to Wigan is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Southampton to Wigan is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Wigan?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 227mi (distance from Southampton to Wigan) and its duration is 3h 51min. The other route is 227mi, and its duration is 3h 55min. The slowest route is 236mi, and its duration is 5h 1min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Southampton to Wigan by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Southampton to Wigan. It provides driving directions from Southampton to Wigan, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Southampton - Wigan 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 Wigan 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 Wigan?

Wigan is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wigan has coordinates 53.5450645o,-2.6325074o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wigan from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.