Route from Bournemouth to St Albans

The distance between Bournemouth and St Albans is 114 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

From: Bournemouth, County: Dorset, England
To: St Albans, County: Hertfordshire, England
114 mi , 1 h 58 min
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Route from Bournemouth to St Albans on map



Driving directions from Bournemouth to St Albans

114 mi 1 h 58 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 left at the fork
0.5 mi
26.
Merge right onto M25
21.4 mi
27.
Keep right onto M25
4.9 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards A405: (M1 South)
0.4 mi
29.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 1st exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
30 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.4 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
237 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
112 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
35.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5183)
206 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5183)
0.7 mi
37.
Turn right onto St Stephen's Hill (A5183)
0.3 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Holywell Hill (A5183)
43 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Holywell Hill (A5183)
0.5 mi
40.
Turn left onto High Street (A5183)
365 ft
41.
Continue onto Verulam Road (A5183)
692 ft
42.
Turn right onto Britton Avenue
302 ft
43.
Turn left onto Selby Avenue
322 ft
44.
Turn right onto Upton Avenue
269 ft
45.
Turn right onto Russell Avenue
668 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Bournemouth to St Albans?

The expense of driving from Bournemouth to St Albans using petrol amounts to £19.8. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £9.9 (£19.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £6.6 per person (£19.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £4.95 per person (£19.8 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 13.8 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £19.8 for the trip from Bournemouth to St Albans.
 

 

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 Bournemouth to St Albans.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 12.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.25 £ (12.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.17 £ (12.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.13 £ (12.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bournemouth to St Albans

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Bournemouth to St Albans covers 119.58 miles and necessitates 2 hours and 49 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Bournemouth to St Albans by car?

The cheapest route from Bournemouth to St Albans is the first suggested route (114mi, 1h 58min) and costs 19.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bournemouth to St Albans is the second suggested route (120mi, 2h 49min) and costs 20.7 £.

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 St Albans?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 114mi (distance from Bournemouth to St Albans) and its duration is 1h 58min. The slowest route is 120mi, and its duration is 2h 49min.

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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 St Albans?

St Albans is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 118 meters above sea level. St Albans has coordinates 51.752725o,-0.339436o. RouteCalculator provides a map of St Albans from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.