Route from Cambridge to Portsmouth

The distance between Cambridge and Portsmouth is 135 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

From: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
135 mi , 2 h 24 min
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Route from Cambridge to Portsmouth on map



Driving directions from Cambridge to Portsmouth

135 mi 2 h 24 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
33.8 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left towards A3: London (SW)
1176 ft
47.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A3
892 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
0.6 mi
49.
Merge right onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
0.8 mi
50.
Continue onto Ripley By-Pass (A3)
7.7 mi
51.
Continue onto Guildford and Godalming Bypass (A3)
1.3 mi
52.
Keep right onto Guildford and Godalming Bypass (A3)
4 mi
53.
Continue onto Milford By-Pass (A3)
1.3 mi
54.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
3 mi
55.
Continue onto Tunnel Way (A3)
3 mi
56.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
2.2 mi
57.
Continue onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
5.3 mi
58.
Enter Ham Barn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
233 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
6.8 mi
60.
Continue onto London Road (A3)
10.1 mi
61.
Continue onto A27
2.2 mi
62.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
63.
Keep right at the fork
235 ft
64.
Enter Portsbridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto London Road (A3)
87 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A3)
921 ft
66.
Keep right onto A3
1 mi
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A3
9 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
196 ft
69.
Turn right onto Walden Road
970 ft
70.
Turn left onto Widley Road
609 ft
71.
Turn left onto Gruneisen Road
32 ft
72.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Cambridge to Portsmouth by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £23.3. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £11.65 (£23.3/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £7.77 per person (£23.3/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £5.83 per person (£23.3/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 134.54 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 134.54 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 16.3 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 16.3 liters of fuel at 143 pence per liter, the total comes to £23.3.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Cambridge to Portsmouth amounts to £23.3.

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Cambridge to Portsmouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.35 £ (14.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.9 £ (14.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.68 £ (14.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Cambridge to Portsmouth

The second route from Cambridge to the Portsmouth is 154.63 miles and takes 2 hours and 41 minutes.

The third route from Cambridge to the Portsmouth is 159.3 miles and takes 3 hours and 4 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Cambridge to Portsmouth is the first suggested route (135mi, 2h 24min) and costs 23.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Cambridge to Portsmouth is the second suggested route (155mi, 2h 41min) and costs 26.8 £.

The most expensive route from Cambridge to Portsmouth is the third suggested route (159mi, 3h 4min) and costs 27.6 £.

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 Portsmouth?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 135mi (distance from Cambridge to Portsmouth) and its duration is 2h 24min. The other route is 155mi, and its duration is 2h 41min. The slowest route is 159mi, and its duration is 3h 4min.

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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 Portsmouth?

Portsmouth is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Portsmouth has coordinates 50.8197675o,-1.0879769o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Portsmouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.