Route from Cambridge to Poole

The distance between Cambridge and Poole is 165 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

From: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Poole, County: Dorset, England
165 mi , 2 h 57 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cambridge to Poole on map



Driving directions from Cambridge to Poole

165 mi 2 h 57 min
1.
Head northwest on Hobson Street
695 ft
2.
Continue right onto King Street
0.3 mi
3.
Turn left onto Short Street
13 ft
4.
Enter Four Lamps Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Avenue
169 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Avenue
0.4 mi
6.
Turn left
148 ft
7.
Go straight onto Chesterton Road (A1134)
367 ft
8.
Continue straight to stay on Chesterton Road (A1134)
0.3 mi
9.
Continue onto Chesterton Lane (A1303)
670 ft
10.
Continue slightly right onto Northampton Street (A1303)
784 ft
11.
Turn right onto Madingley Road (A1134)
1.4 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M11: London
1265 ft
13.
Merge right onto M11
3.5 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards A10: Royston
0.4 mi
15.
Enter Westfield Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A10
860 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A10
5.3 mi
17.
Go straight onto Melbourn Bypass (A10)
2.4 mi
18.
Continue onto Melbourn Road (A10)
1.1 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Royston Bypass (A505)
515 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Bypass (A505)
0.8 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Royston Bypass (A505)
267 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Bypass (A505)
1.5 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Baldock Road (A505)
283 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Baldock Road (A505)
2.6 mi
25.
Continue onto Royston Road (A505)
2.9 mi
26.
Continue onto Baldock Bypass (A505)
2.8 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto London Road (A505)
117 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A505)
0.5 mi
29.
Enter Letchworth Gate and take the 1st exit towards Stevenage
66 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout towards Stevenage
0.4 mi
31.
Merge right onto A1(M)
15.1 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: St Albans
0.3 mi
33.
Enter Roehyde Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
599 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.2 mi
35.
Keep left onto North Orbital (A414)
1.7 mi
36.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
455 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
38.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
167 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
106 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
130 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.4 mi
44.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 3rd exit towards M25: Heathrow
583 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout towards M25: Heathrow
26.7 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: The SOUTH WEST
0.3 mi
47.
Keep right towards M3: Basingstoke
0.7 mi
48.
Merge right onto M3
50.2 mi
49.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
50.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
51.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
52.
Continue onto A31
12.8 mi
53.
Enter Woodsbridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
153 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.9 mi
55.
Enter Boundary Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
82 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.5 mi
57.
Enter Azalea Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
125 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.4 mi
59.
Enter Palmersford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
288 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
1.5 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
149 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3.9 mi
63.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A349
7 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto A349
530 ft
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Oakley Hill (A349)
94 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Oakley Hill (A349)
973 ft
67.
Continue onto Gravel Hill (A349)
1.3 mi
68.
Enter Dunyeats Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Gravel Hill (A349)
83 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Gravel Hill (A349)
1 mi
70.
Enter Darby's Corner Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Waterloo Road (A349)
281 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Waterloo Road (A349)
0.4 mi
72.
Turn right onto Cabot Lane (A349)
0.4 mi
73.
Turn left onto Broadstone Way (A349)
0.9 mi
74.
Enter Holes Bay Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Holes Bay Road (A350)
31 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto Holes Bay Road (A350)
1.2 mi
76.
Continue onto West Street (A350)
1169 ft
77.
Turn left onto New Orchard
354 ft
78.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Cambridge to Poole by car?

Embarking on the journey from Cambridge to Poole, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 28.6 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 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 14.3 pounds for each of two passengers, 9.53 pounds for three passengers, and merely 7.15 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 164.96 miles, the car craves around 20 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 (20 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 28.6 pounds. Thus, the journey from Cambridge to Poole is marked by a fuel cost of 28.6 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 Cambridge to Poole.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.05 £ (18.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.03 £ (18.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.53 £ (18.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cambridge to Poole

The most time-consuming route from Cambridge to Poole spans a distance of 178.34 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Cambridge to Poole by car?

The cheapest route from Cambridge to Poole is the first suggested route (165mi, 2h 57min) and costs 28.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cambridge to Poole is the second suggested route (178mi, 3h 29min) and costs 30.9 £.

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 Cambridge to Poole?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 165mi (distance from Cambridge to Poole) and its duration is 2h 57min. The slowest route is 178mi, and its duration is 3h 29min.

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

Where is Cambridge located?

Cambridge is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Cambridge has coordinates 52.2053370o,0.1218170o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cambridge from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Poole?

Poole is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Poole has coordinates 50.7150500o,-1.9872480o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Poole from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.