Route from Basildon to Northampton

The distance between Basildon and Northampton is 90 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

From: Basildon, County: Essex, England
To: Northampton, County: Northamptonshire, England
90 mi , 1 h 34 min
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Route from Basildon to Northampton on map



Driving directions from Basildon to Northampton

90 mi 1 h 34 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
17.6 mi
16.
Continue onto M25
11.8 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1081: St Albans
1021 ft
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
244 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
896 ft
20.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
404 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
22.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
313 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
24.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
352 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
3.5 mi
26.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
38.5 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left
1222 ft
28.
Keep right at the fork
1161 ft
29.
Continue onto London Road (A45)
1.8 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left
785 ft
31.
Enter Queen Eleanor Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A508)
251 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A508)
1 mi
33.
Continue onto Cotton End (A508)
0.4 mi
34.
Turn left onto St Peters Way (A428)
1054 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Horse Shoe Street (A508)
222 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Horse Shoe Street (A508)
570 ft
37.
Continue onto Horse Market (A508)
1148 ft
38.
Make a slight left onto St Andrew's Street
344 ft
39.
Turn left onto Herbert Street
506 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Basildon to Northampton by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £15.6. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £7.8 (£15.6/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £5.2 (£15.6/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £3.9 (£15.6/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 89.58 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 89.58 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 10.9 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 10.9 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £15.6.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Basildon to Northampton amounts to £15.6.

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Basildon to Northampton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.45 £ (10.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.63 £ (10.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.73 £ (10.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Basildon to Northampton

The second route from Basildon to the Northampton is 97.4 miles and takes 1 hour and 51 minutes.

The third route from Basildon to the Northampton is 102.57 miles and takes 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Basildon to Northampton by car?

The cheapest route from Basildon to Northampton is the first suggested route (90mi, 1h 34min) and costs 15.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Basildon to Northampton is the second suggested route (97mi, 1h 51min) and costs 17 £.

The most expensive route from Basildon to Northampton is the third suggested route (103mi, 2h 7min) and costs 17.9 £.

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 Northampton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 90mi (distance from Basildon to Northampton) and its duration is 1h 34min. The other route is 97mi, and its duration is 1h 51min. The slowest route is 103mi, and its duration is 2h 7min.

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

Northampton is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 70 meters above sea level. Northampton has coordinates 52.2404770o,-0.9026560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Northampton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.