Route from Carlisle to Brighton

The distance between Carlisle and Brighton is 368 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

From: Carlisle, County: Cumbria, England
To: Brighton, County: East Sussex, England
368 mi , 6 h 9 min
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Route from Carlisle to Brighton on map



Driving directions from Carlisle to Brighton

368 mi 6 h 9 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 right onto M6
11.7 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
14.
Keep right at the fork
0.4 mi
15.
Continue onto M42
12.2 mi
16.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M40: London
1 mi
17.
Merge right onto M40
84 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25(S): Watford
0.4 mi
19.
Keep right towards M25(S): Heathrow
0.9 mi
20.
Keep left towards M25: Heathrow
34.4 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards M23: Croydon
0.4 mi
22.
Keep right towards M23 (S): Brighton
0.9 mi
23.
Merge right onto M23
5.7 mi
24.
Continue onto M23
8.3 mi
25.
Continue onto A23
7.5 mi
26.
Continue onto London Road (A23)
5.2 mi
27.
Continue onto Dale Hill (A23)
3 mi
28.
Enter Mill Road Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Mill Road
301 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Mill Road
1.1 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dyke Road Avenue
16 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Dyke Road Avenue
2.3 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Buckingham Place (A2010)
67 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Buckingham Place (A2010)
1175 ft
34.
Continue onto Terminus Road (A2010)
798 ft
35.
Make a slight right onto Queen's Road (A2010)
924 ft
36.
Turn left onto North Road
301 ft
37.
Turn right onto Spring Gardens
454 ft
38.
Continue onto Portland Street
523 ft
39.
Turn left onto North Street (B2066)
1312 ft
40.
Turn left onto Old Steine (A23)
500 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £64.2. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £32.1 (£64.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £21.4 per passenger (£64.2 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £16.05 per passenger (£64.2 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 44.6 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £64.2 comes from for the journey from Carlisle to Brighton.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Carlisle to Brighton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 44.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 22.25 £ (44.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.83 £ (44.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.13 £ (44.5/4) /p.

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 Brighton?

Brighton is located in East Sussex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 10 meters above sea level. Brighton has coordinates 50.8225300o,-0.1371630o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Brighton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.