Route from Blackpool to West Dorset

The distance between Blackpool and West Dorset is 262 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

From: Blackpool, County: Lancashire, England
To: West Dorset, County: Dorset, England
262 mi , 4 h 51 min
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Route from Blackpool to West Dorset on map



Driving directions from Blackpool to West Dorset

262 mi 4 h 51 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 left onto M5
82 mi
21.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London
1257 ft
22.
Keep left towards M4 East: London
2.5 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards M32: Bristol
0.6 mi
24.
Merge right onto M32
4.6 mi
25.
Continue onto Newfoundland Way (A4032)
0.4 mi
26.
Keep left onto Bond Street South (A4044)
0.3 mi
27.
Continue onto Temple Way Underpass (A4044)
0.4 mi
28.
Continue onto Temple Gate (A4)
1113 ft
29.
Enter Bath Bridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bath Road (A4)
170 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A4)
1191 ft
31.
Keep right onto Wells Road (A37)
915 ft
32.
Keep left onto Wells Road (A37)
2.4 mi
33.
Continue onto Bristol Road (A37)
1.3 mi
34.
Continue onto Hursley Hill (A37)
0.5 mi
35.
Continue onto Bristol Road (A37)
0.7 mi
36.
Continue onto Pensford Hill (A37)
0.5 mi
37.
Continue onto New Road (A37)
1.4 mi
38.
Enter Chelwood Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
175 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
4.9 mi
40.
Keep left onto A37
8.6 mi
41.
Enter Cannard's Grave Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
164 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
0.5 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
92 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
12.1 mi
45.
Enter Podimore and take the 3rd exit onto A303
820 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
2 mi
47.
Take the ramp on the left onto A37
0.6 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
102 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
3.4 mi
50.
Enter Combe Street Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ilchester Road (A37)
130 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Ilchester Road (A37)
0.9 mi
52.
Enter Fiveways roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingston (A37)
249 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingston (A37)
986 ft
54.
Enter Kingston Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Queensway (A30)
223 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensway (A30)
0.5 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A30
105 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A30
0.4 mi
58.
Turn left onto Dorchester Road (A37)
0.8 mi
59.
Enter Keyford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
192 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
9.8 mi
61.
Turn right onto Norden Lane
1.9 mi
62.
Turn right onto Dorchester Road (A356)
0.3 mi
63.
Turn left
307 ft
64.
Go straight onto Greenford Lane
272 ft
65.
Turn right
560 ft
66.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Blackpool to West Dorset by car?

Driving from Blackpool to West Dorset costs £45.4 if you use petrol. Break it down. The automobile gets 37.5 mpg and costs 143 pence per litre. If you want to carpool with friends, each of you simply pays £22.7 (£45.4 split by 2). With three friends, it's £15.13 each (£45.4 divided by 3), and with four, it's £11.35 a piece. So that's the trip's finances.

Let's examine how we got these numbers. The fuel cost depends on your car's thirst and distance. About 31.8 litres of petrol are needed for this trip. This accounts for the £45.4 Blackpool-West Dorset fare.

In all, the travel costs £45.4 due to distance, petrol price, and car fuel use. Knowing these prices can help you budget and organise your trip, whether you're flying alone or with company.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Blackpool to West Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.35 £ (28.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.57 £ (28.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.18 £ (28.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Blackpool to West Dorset

An alternative route from Blackpool to the West Dorset is 293.35 miles and takes 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Blackpool to West Dorset by car?

The cheapest route from Blackpool to West Dorset is the first suggested route (262mi, 4h 51min) and costs 45.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Blackpool to West Dorset is the second suggested route (293mi, 5h 15min) and costs 50.9 £.

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 West Dorset?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 262mi (distance from Blackpool to West Dorset) and its duration is 4h 51min. The slowest route is 293mi, and its duration is 5h 15min.

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

West Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level. West Dorset has coordinates 50.7755272o,-2.5816958o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.