Route from Birmingham to Sutton
The distance between Birmingham and Sutton is 142 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
To: Sutton, County: Greater London, EnglandDriving directions from Birmingham to Sutton
How much does it cost to travel from Birmingham to Sutton by car?
The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £24.7. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.
For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £12.35 (£24.7/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £8.23 per person (£24.7/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £6.18 per person (£24.7/4).
To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:
The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 141.51 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 141.51 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 17.2 liters of fuel needed.
The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 17.2 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £24.7.
In conclusion, the fuel cost from Birmingham to Sutton amounts to £24.7.
One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Birmingham to Sutton.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.55 £ (17.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.7 £ (17.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.28 £ (17.1/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Birmingham to Sutton
The most time-consuming route from Birmingham to Sutton spans a distance of 132.33 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Birmingham to Sutton by car?
The cheapest route from Birmingham to Sutton is the second suggested route (132mi, 3h 15min) and costs 23.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Birmingham to Sutton is the first suggested route (142mi, 2h 30min) and costs 24.7 £.
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 Sutton?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 142mi (distance from Birmingham to Sutton) and its duration is 2h 30min. The slowest route is 132mi, and its duration is 3h 15min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Birmingham to Sutton by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Birmingham to Sutton. It provides driving directions from Birmingham to Sutton, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Birmingham - Sutton 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 Sutton 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 Sutton?
Sutton is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 57 meters above sea level. Sutton has coordinates 51.3614279o,-0.1939610o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sutton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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