Route from Canterbury to Leicester

The distance between Canterbury and Leicester is 167 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

From: Canterbury, County: Kent, England
To: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
167 mi , 2 h 52 min
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Route from Canterbury to Leicester on map



Driving directions from Canterbury to Leicester

167 mi 2 h 52 min
1.
Head northeast on Best Lane
191 ft
2.
Continue onto King Street
622 ft
3.
Turn left onto Knott's Lane
310 ft
4.
Turn left onto St Radigund's Street
649 ft
5.
Turn right onto The Causeway
457 ft
6.
Turn left onto North Lane
1048 ft
7.
Turn left onto St. Peter's Place (A290)
1239 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rheims Way (A2050)
328 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Rheims Way (A2050)
0.5 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A2050
121 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A2050
1 mi
12.
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
13.
Merge right onto Canterbury Bypass (A2)
0.6 mi
14.
Continue onto London Road (A2)
1.1 mi
15.
Continue onto Boughton Bypass (A2)
3 mi
16.
Enter Brenley Corner and take the 2nd exit towards M2: London
171 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout towards M2: London
25.8 mi
18.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.2 mi
19.
Continue onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
2 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards A282: Dartford Crossing
1 mi
21.
Merge right onto Canterbury Way (A282)
1.5 mi
22.
Keep left onto Canterbury Way (A282)
2.9 mi
23.
Continue towards M25: (M11
23.5 mi
24.
Continue onto M25
11.8 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1081: St Albans
1021 ft
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
244 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
896 ft
28.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
404 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
30.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
313 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
32.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
352 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
3.5 mi
34.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
53.6 mi
35.
Keep right onto M1
19.4 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards A5460: Leicester
0.3 mi
37.
Merge right onto A5460
40 ft
38.
Keep right onto A5460
777 ft
39.
Keep left onto A5460
0.5 mi
40.
Go straight onto Narborough Road South (A5460)
2.8 mi
41.
Turn right onto St Augustine Road (A47)
1178 ft
42.
Go straight onto St Nicholas Circle (A594)
348 ft
43.
Make a slight left onto Vaughan Way (A594)
686 ft
44.
Keep left onto Highcross Street (A50)
297 ft
45.
Make a sharp right to stay on Highcross Street (A50)
178 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Canterbury to Leicester by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £29.2. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £14.6 (£29.2/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £9.73 (£29.2/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £7.3 (£29.2/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 167.09 miles, this computation entails multiplying 167.09 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 20.3 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 20.3 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £29.2.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Canterbury to Leicester stands at £29.2.

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes frequent stops and idling. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Canterbury to Leicester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.1 £ (20.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.73 £ (20.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.05 £ (20.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Canterbury to Leicester

The most time-consuming route from Canterbury to Leicester spans a distance of 177.25 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Canterbury to Leicester by car?

The cheapest route from Canterbury to Leicester is the first suggested route (167mi, 2h 52min) and costs 29.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Canterbury to Leicester is the second suggested route (177mi, 3h 47min) 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 Canterbury to Leicester?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 167mi (distance from Canterbury to Leicester) and its duration is 2h 52min. The slowest route is 177mi, and its duration is 3h 47min.

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

Where is Canterbury located?

Canterbury is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 13 meters above sea level. Canterbury has coordinates 51.2802330o,1.0789089o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Canterbury from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Leicester?

Leicester is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 62 meters above sea level. Leicester has coordinates 52.6368778o,-1.1397592o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Leicester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.