Route from Carlisle to Braintree

The distance between Carlisle and Braintree is 306 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

From: Carlisle, County: Cumbria, England
To: Braintree, County: Essex, England
306 mi , 5 h 17 min
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Route from Carlisle to Braintree on map



Driving directions from Carlisle to Braintree

306 mi 5 h 17 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
17.8 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left towards A66
1017 ft
11.
Keep right towards A66
233 ft
12.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Scotch Corner
315 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
0.6 mi
14.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Scotch Corner
499 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout towards Scotch Corner
20.3 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto A66
801 ft
17.
Turn left onto New Road (B6276)
677 ft
18.
Turn right onto Main Street (B6276)
0.5 mi
19.
Turn left onto B6276
12.6 mi
20.
Make a slight right
0.4 mi
21.
Turn right onto B6277
10 mi
22.
Turn left onto A66
5.3 mi
23.
Continue onto A66
6.4 mi
24.
Continue onto A66
644 ft
25.
Enter Scotch Corner and take the 3rd exit towards A1(M): The South
997 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The South
47.5 mi
27.
Keep left onto A1(M)
118 mi
28.
Keep right onto A1(M)
4.6 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
14.4 mi
30.
Keep right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
0.3 mi
31.
Continue onto M11
27.5 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
33.
Enter Birchanger Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
15 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Thremhall Avenue (A120)
0.4 mi
35.
Enter Priory Wood Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A120
819 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A120
14.4 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1256
115 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto B1256
0.5 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rayne Road (B1256)
188 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Rayne Road (B1256)
0.7 mi
42.
Make a slight left
48 ft
43.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Carlisle to Braintree by car?

The journey from Carlisle to Braintree by car comes with a price tag of £53.5 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £26.75 for the trip (£53.5 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £17.83 each (£53.5 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £13.38 each (£53.5 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 37.1 liters of fuel. And that's where the £53.5 comes from for the trip from Carlisle to Braintree.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £53.5, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

Tire air pressure affects automotive fuel economy because:

Rolling Resistance: Well-inflated tires demand less energy to move. This minimizes engine workload and boosts fuel efficiency. However, underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, making the engine work harder and using more petrololine.

Tires filled to the manufacturer's recommended pressure provide best performance and fuel efficiency. Any tire pressure below or above this suggested range can reduce fuel efficiency.

Uneven tire wear increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining tire pressure helps save tire wear and fuel use.

Properly inflated tires improve handling and stability, especially when cornering and braking. Smoother driving reduces rapid acceleration and braking, improving fuel efficiency.

Environmental Impact: Proper tire pressure improves fuel efficiency, lowers tire wear, and extends tire life. This reduces the environmental impact of tire disposal and manufacture, improving sustainability.

Fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety depend on optimum tire air pressure. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to manufacturer guidelines saves fuel and reduces environmental impact.

Diesel cost from Carlisle to Braintree.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 37.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 18.55 £ (37.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.37 £ (37.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.28 £ (37.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Carlisle to Braintree

An alternative route from Carlisle to the Braintree is 327.84 miles and takes 5 hours and 24 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Carlisle to Braintree is the first suggested route (306mi, 5h 17min) and costs 53.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Carlisle to Braintree is the second suggested route (328mi, 5h 24min) and costs 57.2 £.

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 Braintree?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 306mi (distance from Carlisle to Braintree) and its duration is 5h 17min. The slowest route is 328mi, and its duration is 5h 24min.

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

Braintree is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 73 meters above sea level. Braintree has coordinates 51.8800870o,0.5509269o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Braintree from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.