Route from Bristol to South Lakeland

The distance between Bristol and South Lakeland is 234 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

From: Bristol, County: Bristol, England
To: South Lakeland, County: Cumbria, England
234 mi , 3 h 52 min
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Route from Bristol to South Lakeland on map



Driving directions from Bristol to South Lakeland

234 mi 3 h 52 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
4.4 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards M4
719 ft
12.
Keep left towards M4
0.5 mi
13.
Merge right onto M4
1.9 mi
14.
Take exit 20 on the left towards M5: Thornbury
0.3 mi
15.
Keep right towards M5 North: The Midlands
80 mi
16.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
17.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
18.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 mi
19.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
20.
Keep right onto M6
54.8 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left
1008 ft
22.
Keep left towards A590: Barrow
394 ft
23.
Merge right towards South Lakes
3.2 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards A590: Barrow
925 ft
25.
Enter Brettargh Holt Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Barrow
26 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout towards Barrow
0.4 mi
27.
Continue onto A590
2.2 mi
28.
Turn right onto A5074
602 ft
29.
Turn left onto A5074
5 mi
30.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Bristol to South Lakeland?

Well, using petrol, it's £40.6. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £20.3 for the trip (£40.6 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £13.53 each (£40.6 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £10.15 each (£40.6 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 28.4 liters of fuel. And that's where the £40.6 comes from for the trip from Bristol to South Lakeland.

 

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 Bristol to South Lakeland.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.8 £ (25.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.53 £ (25.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.4 £ (25.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bristol to South Lakeland

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Bristol to South Lakeland covers 249.57 miles and necessitates 5 hours and 52 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Bristol to South Lakeland by car?

The cheapest route from Bristol to South Lakeland is the first suggested route (234mi, 3h 52min) and costs 40.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bristol to South Lakeland is the second suggested route (250mi, 5h 52min) and costs 43.3 £.

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 South Lakeland?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 234mi (distance from Bristol to South Lakeland) and its duration is 3h 52min. The slowest route is 250mi, and its duration is 5h 52min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Bristol to South Lakeland by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Bristol to South Lakeland. It provides driving directions from Bristol to South Lakeland, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Bristol - South Lakeland 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 South Lakeland 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 South Lakeland?

South Lakeland is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 65 meters above sea level. South Lakeland has coordinates 54.3124203o,-2.8796429o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Lakeland from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.