Route from Bristol to Leeds
The distance between Bristol and Leeds is 208 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Driving directions from Bristol to Leeds
How much is the expense of driving from Bristol to Leeds?
The expense of driving from Bristol to Leeds using petrol amounts to £36.1. 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 £18.05 (£36.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £12.03 per person (£36.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £9.03 per person (£36.1 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 25.2 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £36.1 for the trip from Bristol to Leeds.
Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:
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Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.
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Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.
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Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.
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Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.
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Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.
Diesel cost from Bristol to Leeds.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.4 £ (22.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.6 £ (22.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.7 £ (22.8/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Bristol to Leeds
The second route from Bristol to the Leeds is 215.56 miles and takes 3 hours and 36 minutes.
The third route from Bristol to the Leeds is 222.15 miles and takes 4 hours and 47 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Bristol to Leeds by car?
The cheapest route from Bristol to Leeds is the first suggested route (208mi, 3h 30min) and costs 36.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The second cheapest route from Bristol to Leeds is the second suggested route (216mi, 3h 36min) and costs 37.4 £.
The most expensive route from Bristol to Leeds is the third suggested route (222mi, 4h 47min) and costs 38.5 £.
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 Leeds?
There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 208mi (distance from Bristol to Leeds) and its duration is 3h 30min. The other route is 216mi, and its duration is 3h 36min. The slowest route is 222mi, and its duration is 4h 47min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Bristol to Leeds by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Bristol to Leeds. It provides driving directions from Bristol to Leeds, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Bristol - Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Leeds?
Leeds is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Leeds has coordinates 53.8007554o,-1.5490774o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Leeds from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.