Cambridge St Albans by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Cambridge and St Albans by car is 47.5 miles. The driving time is 59 minutes.

How far is St Albans from Cambridge? The driving distance is 47.5 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: St Albans, County: Hertfordshire, England
47.5 mi , 59 min
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Route from Cambridge to St Albans on map



Driving directions from Cambridge to St Albans

47.5 mi 59 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)
13.1 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hertford
961 ft
33.
Enter Jack Olding's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A6129
13 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A6129
0.4 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B653
17 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto B653
547 ft
37.
Enter Brocket Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Coopers Green Lane
68 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Coopers Green Lane
0.4 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Coopers Green Lane
47 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Coopers Green Lane
2.9 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Oaklands Lane
78 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Oaklands Lane
779 ft
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sandpit Lane
31 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Sandpit Lane
0.3 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sandpit Lane
62 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Sandpit Lane
1.5 mi
47.
Turn left onto Stonecross (B651)
555 ft
48.
Continue left onto St Peter's Street (A1081)
1223 ft
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Catherine Street (A4147)
140 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Catherine Street (A4147)
217 ft
51.
Turn left onto Drovers Way
914 ft
52.
Turn left onto Waddington Road
87 ft
53.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Cambridge to St Albans by car?

Embarking on the journey from Cambridge to St Albans, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 8.3 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 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 4.15 pounds for each of two passengers, 2.77 pounds for three passengers, and merely 2.08 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 47.5 miles, the car craves around 5.8 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 (5.8 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 8.3 pounds. Thus, the journey from Cambridge to St Albans is marked by a fuel cost of 8.3 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Cambridge to St Albans.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.85 £ (5.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.9 £ (5.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.43 £ (5.7/4) /p.

Diesel fuel has more torque at lower RPM than petrol fuel. 

Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines create higher torque at lower RPM than petrol engines. Due to diesel and petrol engine design variances in combustion processes and fuel characteristics, this occurs. Diesel engines create significant torque at low RPMs due to compression ignition, when the air-fuel mixture spontaneously ignites under high pressure and temperature. Diesel cars can deliver enough of torque at low engine speeds, making them ideal for towing and transporting heavy objects. 
Compared to diesel engines, petrol engines provide less torque at lower RPMs. Petrol engines can produce torque, but they need greater engine speeds. A spark plug ignites the air-fuel mixture in petrol engines, which may not provide as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. Modern petrol automobiles have enhanced torque delivery across a wider RPM range because to turbocharging and variable valve timing. 
Overall, diesel engines have more torque at lower RPMs than petrol engines due to their combustion processes and engine designs. Diesel cars excel for high-pull and low-speed applications due to this trait.
 

Alternative routes from Cambridge to St Albans

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Cambridge to St Albans covers 43.38 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 4 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Cambridge to St Albans by car?

The cheapest route from Cambridge to St Albans is the second suggested route (43.4mi, 1h 4min) and costs 7.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Cambridge to St Albans is the first suggested route (47.5mi, 59min) and costs 8.3 £.

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 Cambridge to St Albans?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 47.5mi (distance from Cambridge to St Albans) and its duration is 59min. The slowest route is 43.4mi, and its duration is 1h 4min.

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

St Albans is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 118 meters above sea level. St Albans has coordinates 51.752725o,-0.339436o. RouteCalculator provides a map of St Albans from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.