Route from Bristol to Dacorum

The distance between Bristol and Dacorum is 122 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

From: Bristol, County: Bristol, England
To: Dacorum, County: Hertfordshire, England
122 mi , 2 h 5 min
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Route from Bristol to Dacorum on map



Driving directions from Bristol to Dacorum

122 mi 2 h 5 min
1.
Head southeast on East Tucker Street
100 ft
2.
Turn left onto Saint Philip's Bridge
864 ft
3.
Take the ramp on the left onto Temple Way (A4044)
414 ft
4.
Enter Old Market Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bond Street South (A4044)
167 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Bond Street South (A4044)
791 ft
6.
Merge right onto Bond Street South (A4044)
493 ft
7.
Make a slight left to stay on Bond Street South (A4044)
180 ft
8.
Turn right onto Newfoundland Circus
385 ft
9.
Keep left onto Newfoundland Way (A4032)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue onto M32
4.6 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4
1157 ft
12.
Merge right onto M4
95 mi
13.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
14.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
15.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 mi
16.
Keep right onto M25
1.3 mi
17.
Take exit 20 on the left towards A41: Aylesbury
0.4 mi
18.
Enter Kings Langley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A41
66 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A41
2.8 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left onto A41
0.3 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Two Waters Way (A414)
609 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Two Waters Way (A414)
0.3 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left
251 ft
24.
Go straight onto London Road (A4251)
0.5 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto London Road (A4251)
30 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A4251)
0.3 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fishery Road
132 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Fishery Road
1238 ft
29.
Turn left onto Northridge Way
959 ft
30.
Turn left onto Chaulden Lane
1020 ft
31.
Turn left
62 ft
32.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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How much does it cost to drive from Bristol to Dacorum with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Bristol to Dacorum. The journey using petrol will set you back 21.4 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 10.7 pounds (£21.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 7.13 pounds (£21.4 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 5.35 pounds (£21.4 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Bristol and Dacorum is approximately 122.46 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 14.8 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (14.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 21.4 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Bristol to Dacorum is 21.4 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve 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.

  4. Elevation Changes: 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.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Bristol to Dacorum.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.4 £ (14.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.93 £ (14.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.7 £ (14.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bristol to Dacorum

The most time-consuming route from Bristol to Dacorum spans a distance of 111.23 miles and requires a travel time of 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Bristol to Dacorum by car?

The cheapest route from Bristol to Dacorum is the second suggested route (111mi, 2h 32min) and costs 19.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bristol to Dacorum is the first suggested route (122mi, 2h 5min) and costs 21.4 £.

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 Bristol to Dacorum?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 122mi (distance from Bristol to Dacorum) and its duration is 2h 5min. The slowest route is 111mi, and its duration is 2h 32min.

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

Where is Bristol located?

Bristol is located in Bristol county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. Bristol has coordinates 51.4545130o,-2.5879100o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bristol from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Dacorum?

Dacorum is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 87 meters above sea level. Dacorum has coordinates 51.7456370o,-0.4993068o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dacorum from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.