Route from Blackpool to Forest Heath

The distance between Blackpool and Forest Heath is 244 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

From: Blackpool, County: Lancashire, England
To: Forest Heath, County: Suffolk, England
244 mi , 4 h 4 min
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Route from Blackpool to Forest Heath on map



Driving directions from Blackpool to Forest Heath

244 mi 4 h 4 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 left onto A14
19.1 mi
23.
Keep left onto A11
6.2 mi
24.
Enter Five Ways Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1065
240 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A1065
2.2 mi
26.
Turn left onto B1112
1.7 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1112
10 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto B1112
1 mi
29.
Turn right onto South Road
633 ft
30.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Blackpool to Forest Heath?

The expense of driving from Blackpool to Forest Heath, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £42.3. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 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 £21.15 (£42.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £14.1 per passenger (£42.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £10.58 per passenger (£42.3 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 Blackpool to Forest Heath, approximately 29.6 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 244.12 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 £42.3 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.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Blackpool to Forest Heath.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.35 £ (26.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.9 £ (26.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.68 £ (26.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Blackpool to Forest Heath

The second route from Blackpool to the Forest Heath is 253.42 miles and takes 4 hours and 14 minutes.

The third route from Blackpool to the Forest Heath is 242.02 miles and takes 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Blackpool to Forest Heath by car?

The cheapest route from Blackpool to Forest Heath is the third suggested route (242mi, 5h 5min) and costs 42 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Blackpool to Forest Heath is the first suggested route (244mi, 4h 4min) and costs 42.3 £.

The most expensive route from Blackpool to Forest Heath is the second suggested route (253mi, 4h 14min) and costs 43.9 £.

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 Blackpool to Forest Heath?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 244mi (distance from Blackpool to Forest Heath) and its duration is 4h 4min. The other route is 253mi, and its duration is 4h 14min. The slowest route is 242mi, and its duration is 5h 5min.

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

Forest Heath is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 11 meters above sea level. Forest Heath has coordinates 52.4027189o,0.5357353o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Forest Heath from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.