Route from Blackpool to Braintree

The distance between Blackpool and Braintree is 258 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

From: Blackpool, County: Lancashire, England
To: Braintree, County: Essex, England
258 mi , 4 h 18 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Blackpool to Braintree on map



Driving directions from Blackpool to Braintree

258 mi 4 h 18 min
1.
Head south
65 ft
2.
Turn left
91 ft
3.
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
113 ft
4.
Turn left onto Forest Gate
601 ft
5.
Turn right onto Beech Avenue
606 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto West Park Drive
151 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto West Park Drive
0.6 mi
8.
Turn right onto South Park Drive (A587)
0.3 mi
9.
Turn left onto Preston New Road (A583)
0.5 mi
10.
Take the ramp
185 ft
11.
Turn right onto Cherry Tree Road North
692 ft
12.
Turn left onto Clifton Road
0.5 mi
13.
Turn right onto Ashworth Road
1008 ft
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A5230
24 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A5230
0.4 mi
16.
Go straight onto M55
12.7 mi
17.
Keep right towards M6 South
5.8 mi
18.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
19.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
20.
Keep right onto M6
38.9 mi
21.
Continue towards A14: Felixstowe
58.2 mi
22.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
23.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
25.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
27.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
14.4 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1256
115 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto B1256
0.5 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rayne Road (B1256)
188 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Rayne Road (B1256)
0.7 mi
34.
Make a slight left
48 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Blackpool to Braintree by car?

Embarking on the journey from Blackpool to Braintree, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 44.8 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 22.4 pounds for each of two passengers, 14.93 pounds for three passengers, and merely 11.2 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 258.48 miles, the car craves around 31.3 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (31.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 44.8 pounds. Thus, the journey from Blackpool to Braintree is marked by a fuel cost of 44.8 pounds.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Blackpool to Braintree.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.15 £ (28.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.43 £ (28.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.08 £ (28.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Blackpool to Braintree

The most time-consuming route from Blackpool to Braintree spans a distance of 267.78 miles and requires a travel time of 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Blackpool to Braintree by car?

The cheapest route from Blackpool to Braintree is the first suggested route (258mi, 4h 18min) and costs 44.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Blackpool to Braintree is the second suggested route (268mi, 4h 27min) and costs 46.4 £.

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 Blackpool to Braintree?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 258mi (distance from Blackpool to Braintree) and its duration is 4h 18min. The slowest route is 268mi, and its duration is 4h 27min.

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

Where is Blackpool located?

Blackpool is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 16 meters above sea level. Blackpool has coordinates 53.8175053o,-3.0356748o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackpool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Braintree?

Braintree is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 73 meters above sea level. Braintree has coordinates 51.8800870o,0.5509269o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Braintree from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.