Route from Bournemouth to Dover

The distance between Bournemouth and Dover is 178 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 60 minutes.

From: Bournemouth, County: Dorset, England
To: Dover, County: Kent, England
178 mi , 2 h 60 min
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Route from Bournemouth to Dover on map



Driving directions from Bournemouth to Dover

178 mi 2 h 60 min
1.
Head southeast on Terrace Road
165 ft
2.
Continue onto Exeter Road
543 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Exeter Road (B3066)
19 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Exeter Road (B3066)
617 ft
5.
Continue onto Bath Road (B3066)
1088 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bath Road (B3066)
99 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (B3066)
862 ft
8.
Enter St Peter's Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bath Road (B3066)
72 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (B3066)
1057 ft
10.
Enter Lansdowne Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lansdowne Road (B3064)
63 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Lansdowne Road (B3064)
566 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Oxford Road
148 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Road
860 ft
14.
Turn left onto St Pauls Road
561 ft
15.
Enter St Pauls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wessex Way (A338)
302 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessex Way (A338)
2.2 mi
17.
Continue onto Spur Road (A338)
6.8 mi
18.
Enter Ashley Heath Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
571 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout
1129 ft
20.
Keep right at the fork
969 ft
21.
Merge right onto A31
11.2 mi
22.
Continue onto M27
8.4 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3
52.7 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
25.
Keep right towards M25: Gatwick
0.8 mi
26.
Merge right onto M25
34.8 mi
27.
Keep right towards M26: Dover
0.7 mi
28.
Continue towards M26: Maidstone
10.1 mi
29.
Merge right onto M20
39.5 mi
30.
Continue towards Dover
7 mi
31.
Enter Western Heights Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Archcliffe Road (A20)
169 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Archcliffe Road (A20)
0.3 mi
33.
Enter Limekiln Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Limekiln Street (A20)
177 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Limekiln Street (A20)
1017 ft
35.
Continue onto Snargate Street (A20)
0.3 mi
36.
Turn left onto York Street (A256)
0.3 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Priory Road (A256)
170 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Priory Road (A256)
684 ft
39.
Turn right onto Ladywell
777 ft
40.
Turn right onto Maison Dieu Road (A256)
855 ft
41.
Turn right onto Pencester Road
213 ft
42.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Bournemouth to Dover by car?

Embarking on the journey from Bournemouth to Dover, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 31 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 15.5 pounds for each of two passengers, 10.33 pounds for three passengers, and merely 7.75 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 177.86 miles, the car craves around 21.6 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (21.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 31 pounds. Thus, the journey from Bournemouth to Dover is marked by a fuel cost of 31 pounds.
 

 

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 Bournemouth to Dover.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.75 £ (21.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.17 £ (21.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.38 £ (21.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bournemouth to Dover

The second route from Bournemouth to the Dover is 172.09 miles and takes 3 hours and 2 minutes.

The third route from Bournemouth to the Dover is 174.77 miles and takes 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Bournemouth to Dover by car?

The cheapest route from Bournemouth to Dover is the second suggested route (172mi, 3h 2min) and costs 30 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Bournemouth to Dover is the third suggested route (175mi, 3h 57min) and costs 30.5 £.

The most expensive route from Bournemouth to Dover is the first suggested route (178mi, 2h 60min) and costs 31 £.

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 Bournemouth to Dover?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 178mi (distance from Bournemouth to Dover) and its duration is 2h 60min. The other route is 172mi, and its duration is 3h 2min. The slowest route is 175mi, and its duration is 3h 57min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Bournemouth to Dover by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Bournemouth to Dover. It provides driving directions from Bournemouth to Dover, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Bournemouth - Dover 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 Bournemouth to Dover with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Bournemouth located?

Bournemouth is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Bournemouth has coordinates 50.7191640o,-1.8807690o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bournemouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Dover?

Dover is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Dover has coordinates 51.1278758o,1.3134027o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dover from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.