Route from Blackwood to Weymouth and Portland

The distance between Blackwood and Weymouth and Portland is 131 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

From: Blackwood, County: Newport, Wales
To: Weymouth and Portland, County: Dorset, England
131 mi , 2 h 29 min
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Route from Blackwood to Weymouth and Portland on map



Driving directions from Blackwood to Weymouth and Portland

131 mi 2 h 29 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 3rd exit onto A4042
536 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
483 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
250 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
1.3 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
175 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
0.8 mi
27.
Enter Llantarnam Bypass and take the 1st exit onto Llantarnam Bypass (A4042)
199 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Llantarnam Bypass (A4042)
1.1 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto A4042
1.4 mi
30.
Enter Grove Park Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4042
49 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1248 ft
32.
Take the ramp onto M4
8.2 mi
33.
Keep right onto M4
6.6 mi
34.
Take exit 22 on the left towards M49: The South West
0.3 mi
35.
Enter Pilning Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards M49: The South West
659 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout towards M49: The South West
5.6 mi
37.
Continue towards M5: The South West
0.4 mi
38.
Merge right onto M5
39.9 mi
39.
Take exit 25 on the left towards A358: Taunton
0.3 mi
40.
Enter Blackbrook Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ilminster Road (A358)
17 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Ilminster Road (A358)
8.7 mi
42.
Enter Southfields Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A303
58 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
6.4 mi
44.
Enter Hayes End Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A303
190 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.2 mi
46.
Enter Cartgate Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A3088
352 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A3088
4.2 mi
48.
Turn right onto A3088
0.4 mi
49.
Turn left to stay on A30
180 ft
50.
Turn left onto West Coker Road (A30)
0.9 mi
51.
Turn right onto Dorchester Road (A37)
0.8 mi
52.
Enter Keyford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
192 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
16.9 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dorchester Bypass (A37)
119 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Dorchester Bypass (A37)
1.2 mi
56.
Enter Monkey's Jump Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
115 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
1.4 mi
58.
Enter Stadium Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Monkton Hill (A354)
240 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Monkton Hill (A354)
3.6 mi
60.
Enter Jurassic Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weymouth Relief Road (A354)
204 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Weymouth Relief Road (A354)
1.2 mi
62.
Enter Veasta Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A354
235 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto A354
727 ft
64.
Enter Manor Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weymouth Way (A354)
151 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Weymouth Way (A354)
1.1 mi
66.
Enter Chafeys Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Weymouth Way (A354)
64 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Weymouth Way (A354)
0.7 mi
68.
Continue onto Westwey Road (A354)
0.5 mi
69.
Make a slight left onto Chickerell Road (B3154)
776 ft
70.
Turn right onto Prince of Wales Road
333 ft
71.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Blackwood to Weymouth and Portland by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £22.7. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £11.35 (£22.7/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £7.57 (£22.7/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £5.68 (£22.7/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 130.85 miles, this computation entails multiplying 130.85 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 15.9 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 15.9 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £22.7.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Blackwood to Weymouth and Portland stands at £22.7.

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Blackwood to Weymouth and Portland.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.15 £ (14.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.77 £ (14.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.58 £ (14.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Blackwood to Weymouth and Portland

The second route from Blackwood to the Weymouth and Portland is 116.47 miles and takes 2 hours and 35 minutes.

The third route from Blackwood to the Weymouth and Portland is 166.5 miles and takes 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Blackwood to Weymouth and Portland by car?

The cheapest route from Blackwood to Weymouth and Portland is the second suggested route (116mi, 2h 35min) and costs 20.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Blackwood to Weymouth and Portland is the first suggested route (131mi, 2h 29min) and costs 22.7 £.

The most expensive route from Blackwood to Weymouth and Portland is the third suggested route (167mi, 3h 43min) and costs 28.9 £.

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 Blackwood to Weymouth and Portland?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 131mi (distance from Blackwood to Weymouth and Portland) and its duration is 2h 29min. The other route is 116mi, and its duration is 2h 35min. The slowest route is 167mi, and its duration is 3h 43min.

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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 Weymouth and Portland?

Weymouth and Portland is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Weymouth and Portland has coordinates 50.6066937o,-2.4645058o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Weymouth and Portland from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.