Route from Birmingham to Castle Point

The distance between Birmingham and Castle Point is 147 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

From: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
To: Castle Point, County: Essex, England
147 mi , 2 h 33 min
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Route from Birmingham to Castle Point on map



Driving directions from Birmingham to Castle Point

147 mi 2 h 33 min
1.
Head east on Aston Street
84 ft
2.
Turn right to stay on Aston Street
550 ft
3.
Turn left onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
729 ft
4.
Turn right onto Dale End
341 ft
5.
Turn right onto Newton Street
357 ft
6.
Turn right onto Corporation Street
687 ft
7.
Turn right onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
441 ft
8.
Enter Lancaster Circus and take the 3rd exit onto Corporation Street
506 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Corporation Street
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto Aston Expressway (A38(M))
1.6 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
426 ft
12.
Keep right onto M6
31.5 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
14.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
16.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
17.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
18.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
20.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
22.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
29.3 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards A127: Southend
0.4 mi
25.
Enter Cranham Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A127: Basildon
143 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout towards A127: Basildon
0.3 mi
27.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
6.5 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards A176: Basildon
592 ft
29.
Keep left onto A127
547 ft
30.
Go straight onto Upper Mayne (A176)
590 ft
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
174 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.3 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
162 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.7 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
102 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
399 ft
37.
Continue straight to stay on Broadmayne (A1321)
1.4 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
263 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
0.3 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto South Mayne (A132)
415 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto South Mayne (A132)
0.9 mi
42.
Enter Pitsea Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A13
191 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A13
1.1 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left towards A130: Canvey Island
0.5 mi
45.
Go straight
551 ft
46.
Make a slight right onto Canvey Way (A130)
2.5 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Somnes Avenue (B1014)
330 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Somnes Avenue (B1014)
0.7 mi
49.
Continue straight onto Somnes Avenue (B1014)
0.3 mi
50.
Turn left onto Meppel Avenue
556 ft
51.
Turn right onto Hudson Way
430 ft
52.
Turn right onto Castle View Road
194 ft
53.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Birmingham to Castle Point?

The expense of driving from Birmingham to Castle Point, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £25.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 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 £12.85 (£25.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £8.57 per passenger (£25.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £6.43 per passenger (£25.7 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 Birmingham to Castle Point, approximately 17.8 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 147.14 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 £25.7 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.
 

Diesel cost from Birmingham to Castle Point.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.9 £ (17.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.93 £ (17.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.45 £ (17.8/4) /p.

Diesel engines vs petrol engines:

  • Spark Ignition (Petrol Engines): In petrol engines, the ignition process begins with the introduction of an air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber. A spark plug then generates a high-voltage electrical spark, which ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture, initiating combustion. This method is known as spark ignition, as the spark plug plays a crucial role in igniting the mixture.

  • Compression Ignition (Diesel Engines): Diesel engines operate on a different principle known as compression ignition. In these engines, air is compressed within the combustion chamber to a high temperature and pressure by the upward movement of the piston. This compression causes the diesel fuel, injected into the combustion chamber, to ignite spontaneously without the need for a spark plug. The high pressure and temperature created during compression cause the diesel fuel to combust, driving the power stroke of the engine.

Alternative routes from Birmingham to Castle Point

The second route from Birmingham to the Castle Point is 158.88 miles and takes 2 hours and 46 minutes.

The third route from Birmingham to the Castle Point is 149.61 miles and takes 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Birmingham to Castle Point by car?

The cheapest route from Birmingham to Castle Point is the first suggested route (147mi, 2h 33min) and costs 25.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Birmingham to Castle Point is the third suggested route (150mi, 3h 21min) and costs 26.1 £.

The most expensive route from Birmingham to Castle Point is the second suggested route (159mi, 2h 46min) and costs 27.7 £.

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 Birmingham to Castle Point?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 147mi (distance from Birmingham to Castle Point) and its duration is 2h 33min. The other route is 159mi, and its duration is 2h 46min. The slowest route is 150mi, and its duration is 3h 21min.

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

Where is Birmingham located?

Birmingham is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 124 meters above sea level. Birmingham has coordinates 52.4862430o,-1.8904010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Birmingham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Castle Point?

Castle Point is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Castle Point has coordinates 51.5345547o,0.5905060o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Castle Point from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.