Route from Blackpool to Wakefield

The distance between Blackpool and Wakefield is 89 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

From: Blackpool, County: Lancashire, England
To: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
89 mi , 1 h 34 min
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Route from Blackpool to Wakefield on map



Driving directions from Blackpool to Wakefield

89 mi 1 h 34 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 left onto M61
20.9 mi
19.
Keep left towards M60: Bury
4.3 mi
20.
Continue onto M62
27.4 mi
21.
Keep right onto M62
4.1 mi
22.
Keep right onto M62
5.9 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
24.
Merge right onto Lofthouse Interchange
0.3 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
26.
Merge right onto M1
0.7 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
28.
Enter Carrgate Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A650
23 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
0.8 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A650
163 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
0.9 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A650
164 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
850 ft
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A650
106 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A650
893 ft
36.
Merge left onto Leeds Road (A61)
1148 ft
37.
Continue slightly left onto Bradford Road (A650)
497 ft
38.
Continue onto Wentworth Street (A650)
1294 ft
39.
Continue onto Bond Street (A650)
712 ft
40.
Turn left onto Burton Street (A650)
455 ft
41.
Turn right onto Cliff Parade (A650)
476 ft
42.
Make a slight right to stay on Back Lane
211 ft
43.
Turn right onto Mulberry Way (A650)
278 ft
44.
Turn left
233 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Blackpool to Wakefield?

The expense of driving from Blackpool to Wakefield, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £15.5. 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 £7.75 (£15.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £5.17 per passenger (£15.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £3.88 per passenger (£15.5 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 Wakefield, approximately 10.8 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 89.2 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 £15.5 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.
 

 

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 Wakefield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 9.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.9 £ (9.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.27 £ (9.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.45 £ (9.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Blackpool to Wakefield

The second route from Blackpool to the Wakefield is 90.11 miles and takes 1 hour and 38 minutes.

The third route from Blackpool to the Wakefield is 84.19 miles and takes 2 hours and 6 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Blackpool to Wakefield is the third suggested route (84mi, 2h 6min) and costs 14.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Blackpool to Wakefield is the first suggested route (89mi, 1h 34min) and costs 15.5 £.

The most expensive route from Blackpool to Wakefield is the second suggested route (90mi, 1h 38min) and costs 15.6 £.

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 Wakefield?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 89mi (distance from Blackpool to Wakefield) and its duration is 1h 34min. The other route is 90mi, and its duration is 1h 38min. The slowest route is 84mi, and its duration is 2h 6min.

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

Wakefield is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wakefield has coordinates 53.6832980o,-1.5059240o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wakefield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.