Route from Blackwood to Kettering

The distance between Blackwood and Kettering is 154 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

From: Blackwood, County: Newport, Wales
To: Kettering, County: Northamptonshire, England
154 mi , 2 h 44 min
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Route from Blackwood to Kettering on map



Driving directions from Blackwood to Kettering

154 mi 2 h 44 min
1.
Head north on High Street (B4251)
0.3 mi
2.
Turn left onto High Street (B4251)
613 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4048
337 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
940 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
332 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.6 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
166 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.3 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4048
171 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.6 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
169 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
205 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A472
26 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.5 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pant Road (A467)
135 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Pant Road (A467)
1.1 mi
17.
Keep right onto A472
4.7 mi
18.
Keep left onto A472
0.8 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
184 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
318 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.9 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
221 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.4 mi
25.
Make a slight right onto Berthon Road (A472)
4.2 mi
26.
Turn left onto A472
1.4 mi
27.
Keep right onto A472
180 ft
28.
Take the ramp onto A472
394 ft
29.
Keep left onto A472
1248 ft
30.
Merge right onto A449
4.9 mi
31.
Continue onto A40
6.9 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
212 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
34.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
228 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A449
190 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
38.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 3rd exit onto M50
441 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
40.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 1st exit
74 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
42.
Keep right at the fork
0.3 mi
43.
Merge right onto M5
22 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left towards The NORTH EAST (M1)
11.6 mi
45.
Keep left towards The NORTH
11.2 mi
46.
Take exit 7A on the left towards M6: London
0.9 mi
47.
Merge right onto M6
24.4 mi
48.
Continue towards A14: Felixstowe
18.1 mi
49.
Take the ramp on the left onto A43
0.3 mi
50.
Keep right at the fork
436 ft
51.
Enter Glebe Farm Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Warren Hill (A4300)
376 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Warren Hill (A4300)
0.4 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rothwell Road (A4300)
183 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell Road (A4300)
0.4 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Northfield Avenue (A6003)
287 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Northfield Avenue (A6003)
0.4 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A6003
36 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A6003
65 ft
59.
Keep left onto Northampton Road (A6003)
454 ft
60.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Blackwood to Kettering by car?

Fuel for the journey in the form of petrol costs 26.6 pounds. The gasoline price is assumed to be 143 pence per litre in the calculation above, and the vehicle's fuel consumption is 37.5 miles per gallon.
The expense for two individuals participating in a carpool is £13.3 (equivalent to 26.6/2) per passenger.
The fare for this journey for three individuals in the vehicle is 8.87 pounds (26.6/3) per passenger.
6.65 pounds (26.6/4) per passenger is the expense of this journey for a car carrying four passengers.


(153.63 miles at 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per litre for fuel equals 26.6 pounds.

To be more precise, the outcome is as follows:

Fuel Required = Distance / Vehicle Fuel Consumption (in miles multiplied by 4.54609 per vehicle)18.6 litres are consumed (153.63 miles * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg).

Required fuel = 18.6 lt

Fuel expenses are calculated as follows: 18.6 litres x 143 pence per litre, or 26.6 pounds

26.6 pounds for fuel to get from Blackwood to Kettering
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Blackwood to Kettering.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.4 £ (16.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.6 £ (16.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.2 £ (16.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Blackwood to Kettering

The second route from Blackwood to the Kettering is 162.87 miles and takes 3 hours and 1 minute.

The third route from Blackwood to the Kettering is 148.16 miles and takes 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Blackwood to Kettering by car?

The cheapest route from Blackwood to Kettering is the third suggested route (148mi, 3h 9min) and costs 25.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Blackwood to Kettering is the first suggested route (154mi, 2h 44min) and costs 26.6 £.

The most expensive route from Blackwood to Kettering is the second suggested route (163mi, 3h 1min) and costs 28.2 £.

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 Blackwood to Kettering?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 154mi (distance from Blackwood to Kettering) and its duration is 2h 44min. The other route is 163mi, and its duration is 3h 1min. The slowest route is 148mi, and its duration is 3h 9min.

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Where is Blackwood located?

Blackwood is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 172 meters above sea level. Blackwood has coordinates 51.6689350o,-3.1957870o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackwood from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Kettering?

Kettering is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 77 meters above sea level. Kettering has coordinates 52.3963220o,-0.7302490o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kettering from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.