Route from Basildon to Forest Heath

The distance between Basildon and Forest Heath is 80 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

From: Basildon, County: Essex, England
To: Forest Heath, County: Suffolk, England
80 mi , 1 h 24 min
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Route from Basildon to Forest Heath on map



Driving directions from Basildon to Forest Heath

80 mi 1 h 24 min
1.
Head north on Craylands
302 ft
2.
Turn left
140 ft
3.
Continue slightly left onto Churchill Avenue
1121 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
408 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
1.4 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
213 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.7 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
164 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.3 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A127
16 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A127
1307 ft
12.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
6.3 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
0.3 mi
14.
Enter Cranham Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M25
1158 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
9.8 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M11 (S): London (NE & C)
0.5 mi
17.
Keep right towards M11: Stansted
0.7 mi
18.
Merge right onto M11
14 mi
19.
Keep right onto M11
13.5 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards A11: Newmarket
2 mi
21.
Continue onto Newmarket Road (A11)
11.9 mi
22.
Merge right onto Newmarket Bypass (A14)
6.6 mi
23.
Keep left onto A11
6.2 mi
24.
Enter Five Ways Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1065
240 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A1065
2.2 mi
26.
Turn left onto B1112
1.7 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1112
10 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto B1112
1 mi
29.
Turn right onto South Road
633 ft
30.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Basildon to Forest Heath by car?

Embarking on the journey from Basildon to Forest Heath, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 13.9 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 6.95 pounds for each of two passengers, 4.63 pounds for three passengers, and merely 3.48 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 80.16 miles, the car craves around 9.7 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (9.7 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 13.9 pounds. Thus, the journey from Basildon to Forest Heath is marked by a fuel cost of 13.9 pounds.
 

 

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 Basildon to Forest Heath.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.4 £ (8.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.93 £ (8.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.2 £ (8.8/4) /p.


Alternative routes from Basildon to Forest Heath

The second route from Basildon to the Forest Heath is 95.62 miles and takes 1 hour and 39 minutes.

The third route from Basildon to the Forest Heath is 78.23 miles and takes 1 hour and 34 minutes.


Which is the cheapest route from Basildon to Forest Heath by car?

The cheapest route from Basildon to Forest Heath is the third suggested route (78mi, 1h 34min) and costs 13.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Basildon to Forest Heath is the first suggested route (80mi, 1h 24min) and costs 13.9 £.

The most expensive route from Basildon to Forest Heath is the second suggested route (96mi, 1h 39min) and costs 16.6 £.

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 Basildon to Forest Heath?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 80mi (distance from Basildon to Forest Heath) and its duration is 1h 24min. The other route is 78mi, and its duration is 1h 34min. The slowest route is 96mi, and its duration is 1h 39min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Basildon to Forest Heath by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Basildon to Forest Heath. It provides driving directions from Basildon to Forest Heath, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Basildon - Forest Heath 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 Basildon to Forest Heath with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.


Where is Basildon located?

Basildon is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Basildon has coordinates 51.5760840o,0.4887360o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Basildon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.


What is the location of Forest Heath?

Forest Heath is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 11 meters above sea level. Forest Heath has coordinates 52.4027189o,0.5357353o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Forest Heath from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.