Birmingham Newcastle upon Tyne by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Birmingham and Newcastle upon Tyne by car is 207 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

How far is Newcastle upon Tyne from Birmingham? The driving distance is 207 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
To: Newcastle upon Tyne, County: Tyne and Wear, England
207 mi , 3 h 29 min
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Route from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on map



Driving directions from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne

207 mi 3 h 29 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
5.3 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
14.
Keep left at the fork
0.3 mi
15.
Keep left onto M42
0.9 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left
474 ft
17.
Continue onto M42
14.3 mi
18.
Continue onto A42
13.7 mi
19.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
0.5 mi
20.
Merge right onto M1
42.2 mi
21.
Keep left onto M18
8.7 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto M18
1311 ft
23.
Keep left towards A1(M): The NORTH
765 ft
24.
Continue onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
0.3 mi
25.
Merge right onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
7.1 mi
26.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
27.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
28.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
27.6 mi
29.
Keep right towards A1(M): Durham
30.7 mi
30.
Keep left towards A1: Newcastle
4.8 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards A184: Central Newcastle
1.3 mi
32.
Keep right onto A189
1.3 mi
33.
Turn left onto Gallowgate (A189)
253 ft
34.
Turn right onto Strawberry Place
722 ft
35.
Turn left onto St James Street
389 ft
36.
Turn right onto Terrace Place
686 ft
37.
Turn right onto St Thomas Terrace
302 ft
38.
Turn right
60 ft
39.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £36.1. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £18.05 each (£36.1 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £12.03 a head (£36.1 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £9.03 per person (£36.1 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 25.1 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £36.1 total comes from for the trip from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.55 £ (25.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.37 £ (25.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.28 £ (25.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne

The second route from Birmingham to the Newcastle upon Tyne is 202.04 miles and takes 3 hours and 30 minutes.

The third route from Birmingham to the Newcastle upon Tyne is 222.68 miles and takes 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne by car?

The cheapest route from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne is the second suggested route (202mi, 3h 30min) and costs 35.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne is the first suggested route (207mi, 3h 29min) and costs 36.1 £.

The most expensive route from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne is the third suggested route (223mi, 4h 16min) and costs 38.9 £.

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 Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 207mi (distance from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne) and its duration is 3h 29min. The other route is 202mi, and its duration is 3h 30min. The slowest route is 223mi, and its duration is 4h 16min.

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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 Newcastle upon Tyne?

Newcastle upon Tyne is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 56 meters above sea level. Newcastle upon Tyne has coordinates 54.9782520o,-1.6177800o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Newcastle upon Tyne from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.