Route from Blackpool to Christchurch

The distance between Blackpool and Christchurch is 289 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

From: Blackpool, County: Lancashire, England
To: Christchurch, County: Dorset, England
289 mi , 4 h 50 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Blackpool to Christchurch on map



Driving directions from Blackpool to Christchurch

289 mi 4 h 50 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
11.7 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
22.
Keep right at the fork
0.4 mi
23.
Continue onto M42
12.2 mi
24.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M40: London
1 mi
25.
Merge right onto M40
44.4 mi
26.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
27.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
34.4 mi
29.
Keep right onto Newbury Bypass (A34)
28.1 mi
30.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M3
1107 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto M3
7.9 mi
32.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
33.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
34.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
35.
Continue onto A31
11.3 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
37.
Keep left at the fork
386 ft
38.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
5.2 mi
39.
Take the ramp on the left
1248 ft
40.
Turn left onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hurn Road (B3073)
82 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.4 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
21 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.6 mi
45.
Enter Fairmile Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
160 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
47.
Continue onto Bargates (B3073)
0.3 mi
48.
Enter Fountain Roundabout and exit onto Fountain Roundabout (A35)
138 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Blackpool to Christchurch by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 50.1 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 25.05 quid each (£50.1 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 16.7 quid (£50.1 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 12.53 quid (£50.1 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Blackpool and Christchurch is about 288.83 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 35 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (35 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 50.1 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Blackpool to Christchurch: 50.1 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Blackpool to Christchurch.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.8 £ (31.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.53 £ (31.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.9 £ (31.6/4) /p.

In general, diesel engines tend to have lower fuel consumption compared to petrol engines, all else being equal. This is primarily due to the higher energy density of diesel fuel and the higher thermal efficiency of diesel engines. Diesel fuel contains more energy per liter than petrol, and diesel engines are typically more efficient at converting that energy into mechanical work.

Additionally, diesel engines operate at higher compression ratios, which improves their thermal efficiency and allows them to extract more energy from each unit of fuel. As a result, diesel vehicles often achieve better fuel economy and can travel farther on a gallon or liter of fuel compared to petrol vehicles of similar size and performance.

Ultimately, the choice between diesel and petrol vehicles depends on various factors, including fuel economy preferences, driving patterns, environmental considerations, and local fuel prices and availability.

Alternative routes from Blackpool to Christchurch

The slowest route from Blackpool to the Christchurch is 287.24 miles and takes 4 hours and 52 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Blackpool to Christchurch is the second suggested route (287mi, 4h 52min) and costs 49.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Blackpool to Christchurch is the first suggested route (289mi, 4h 50min) and costs 50.1 £.

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 Christchurch?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 289mi (distance from Blackpool to Christchurch) and its duration is 4h 50min. The slowest route is 287mi, and its duration is 4h 52min.

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

Christchurch is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Christchurch has coordinates 50.7357770o,-1.7785860o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Christchurch from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.