Basildon North Dorset by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Basildon and North Dorset by car is 157 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

How far is North Dorset from Basildon? The driving distance is 157 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Basildon, County: Essex, England
To: North Dorset, County: Dorset, England
157 mi , 2 h 49 min
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Route from Basildon to North Dorset on map



Driving directions from Basildon to North Dorset

157 mi 2 h 49 min
1.
Head south on Craylands
450 ft
2.
Make a slight left to stay on Craylands
154 ft
3.
Make a slight right to stay on Craylands
113 ft
4.
Turn right onto Lincoln Road
260 ft
5.
Go straight onto Broadmayne (A1321)
611 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto South Mayne (A132)
415 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto South Mayne (A132)
0.9 mi
8.
Enter Pitsea Interchange and take the 4th exit onto A13
665 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto A13
1215 ft
10.
Merge right onto Pitsea Flyover (A13)
2.1 mi
11.
Continue onto Stanford-Le-Hope By-Pass (A13)
9.4 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left
1146 ft
13.
Enter Mardyke Junction and take the 1st exit
17 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
15.
Keep right at the fork
1096 ft
16.
Merge right onto A282
4.6 mi
17.
Continue towards M25: Dover (M20)
10.4 mi
18.
Keep left towards M25: Gatwick (M23)
36.3 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
20.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
21.
Merge right onto M3
30.7 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto M3
2.2 mi
23.
Continue onto A303
26.4 mi
24.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
307 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
26.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
245 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
11.6 mi
28.
Go straight onto A303
3.1 mi
29.
Take the ramp
847 ft
30.
Turn left onto A350
6.6 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
94 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout
36 ft
33.
Go straight onto Littledown (A350)
778 ft
34.
Continue onto Grosvenor Road (A350)
0.3 mi
35.
Enter Ivy Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Little Content Lane (A30)
132 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Little Content Lane (A30)
0.3 mi
37.
Continue straight onto Christy's Lane (A30)
0.3 mi
38.
Keep left onto Christy's Lane (A30)
135 ft
39.
Enter Royal Chase Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lower Blandford Road (A350)
442 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Lower Blandford Road (A350)
1.1 mi
41.
Continue onto Cann Hill (A350)
2.7 mi
42.
Turn right onto Church Street
717 ft
43.
Make a slight right to stay on Church Street
73 ft
44.
Turn right onto West Street
0.7 mi
45.
Continue straight
0.3 mi
46.
Make a sharp left
0.3 mi
47.
Continue straight
967 ft
48.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Basildon to North Dorset by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Basildon to North Dorset is £27.4 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 144 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £13.7 for the journey (£27.4 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £9.13 (£27.4 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £6.85 (£27.4 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 19 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £27.4 fare for the journey from Basildon to North Dorset.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £27.4, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Basildon to North Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.5 £ (19/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.33 £ (19/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.75 £ (19/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Basildon to North Dorset

An alternative route from Basildon to the North Dorset is 153.3 miles and takes 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Basildon to North Dorset by car?

The cheapest route from Basildon to North Dorset is the second suggested route (153mi, 3h 21min) and costs 26.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Basildon to North Dorset is the first suggested route (157mi, 2h 49min) and costs 27.4 £.

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 North Dorset?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 157mi (distance from Basildon to North Dorset) and its duration is 2h 49min. The slowest route is 153mi, and its duration is 3h 21min.

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

North Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 82 meters above sea level. North Dorset has coordinates 50.9497310o,-2.2112763o. RouteCalculator provides a map of North Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.