Route from Carlisle to Blackwood

The distance between Carlisle and Blackwood is 290 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

From: Carlisle, County: Cumbria, England
To: Blackwood, County: Newport, Wales
290 mi , 4 h 59 min
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Route from Carlisle to Blackwood on map



Driving directions from Carlisle to Blackwood

290 mi 4 h 59 min
1.
Head northwest on Lowther Street (A7)
577 ft
2.
Turn right onto Lonsdale Street
652 ft
3.
Continue onto Chiswick Street
748 ft
4.
Turn right onto Hartington Place
138 ft
5.
Turn left onto Warwick Road
1.2 mi
6.
Continue onto Rotary Way (A69)
0.3 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit
827 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout
1065 ft
9.
Merge right onto M6
88 mi
10.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
11.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
12.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
14.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
16.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
20.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
24.
Continue onto A449
5.1 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left onto A472
1.9 mi
26.
Turn right onto A472
4.2 mi
27.
Merge right onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.4 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
185 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4042
111 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
562 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.8 mi
34.
Keep left onto A472
4.7 mi
35.
Turn left
584 ft
36.
Go straight onto A467
1.1 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
349 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.5 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4048
293 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
227 ft
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
160 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.6 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B4251
196 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto B4251
118 ft
45.
Make a slight left onto B4254
0.3 mi
46.
Make a sharp right onto High Street (B4251)
0.6 mi
47.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Carlisle to Blackwood by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £50.5. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 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 £25.25 (£50.5/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £16.83 per person (£50.5/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £12.63 per person (£50.5/4).

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 289.55 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 289.55 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 35.1 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 35.1 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £50.5.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Carlisle to Blackwood amounts to £50.5.

 

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 Carlisle to Blackwood.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 35.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.55 £ (35.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.7 £ (35.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.78 £ (35.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Carlisle to Blackwood

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Carlisle to Blackwood covers 270.82 miles and necessitates 5 hours and 12 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Carlisle to Blackwood by car?

The cheapest route from Carlisle to Blackwood is the second suggested route (271mi, 5h 12min) and costs 47.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Carlisle to Blackwood is the first suggested route (290mi, 4h 59min) and costs 50.5 £.

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 Carlisle to Blackwood?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 290mi (distance from Carlisle to Blackwood) and its duration is 4h 59min. The slowest route is 271mi, and its duration is 5h 12min.

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

Where is Carlisle located?

Carlisle is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Carlisle has coordinates 54.8924730o,-2.9329310o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Carlisle from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Blackwood?

Blackwood is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 172 meters above sea level. Blackwood has coordinates 51.6689350o,-3.1957870o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackwood from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.