Route from Cheltenham to West Dorset

The distance between Cheltenham and West Dorset is 97 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

From: Cheltenham, County: Gloucestershire, England
To: West Dorset, County: Dorset, England
97 mi , 2 h 8 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Cheltenham to West Dorset on map



Driving directions from Cheltenham to West Dorset

97 mi 2 h 8 min
1.
Head northeast on Royal Well Road
269 ft
2.
Turn right onto Crescent Terrace
177 ft
3.
Turn right onto Promenade
660 ft
4.
Keep left onto Promenade
953 ft
5.
Continue onto Montpellier Walk (A4015)
750 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
126 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.3 mi
8.
Keep right at the fork
264 ft
9.
Continue slightly left onto Lansdown Road (A40)
0.6 mi
10.
Continue onto Gloucester Road (A40)
0.6 mi
11.
Enter Benhall Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Gloucester Road (A40)
69 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Gloucester Road (A40)
0.5 mi
13.
Enter Arle Court Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
250 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.6 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
16.
Enter Golden Valley Junction and take the 1st exit towards M5
147 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout towards M5
29.7 mi
18.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London
1257 ft
19.
Keep left towards M4 East: London
2.5 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards M32: Bristol
0.6 mi
21.
Merge right onto M32
4.6 mi
22.
Continue onto Newfoundland Way (A4032)
0.4 mi
23.
Keep left onto Bond Street South (A4044)
0.3 mi
24.
Continue onto Temple Way Underpass (A4044)
0.4 mi
25.
Continue onto Temple Gate (A4)
1113 ft
26.
Enter Bath Bridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bath Road (A4)
170 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A4)
1191 ft
28.
Keep right onto Wells Road (A37)
915 ft
29.
Keep left onto Wells Road (A37)
2.4 mi
30.
Continue onto Bristol Road (A37)
1.3 mi
31.
Continue onto Hursley Hill (A37)
0.5 mi
32.
Continue onto Bristol Road (A37)
0.7 mi
33.
Continue onto Pensford Hill (A37)
0.5 mi
34.
Continue onto New Road (A37)
1.4 mi
35.
Enter Chelwood Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
175 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
4.9 mi
37.
Keep left onto A37
8.6 mi
38.
Enter Cannard's Grave Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
164 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
0.5 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
92 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
12.1 mi
42.
Enter Podimore and take the 3rd exit onto A303
820 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
2 mi
44.
Take the ramp on the left onto A37
0.6 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
102 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
3.4 mi
47.
Enter Combe Street Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ilchester Road (A37)
130 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Ilchester Road (A37)
0.9 mi
49.
Enter Fiveways roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingston (A37)
249 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingston (A37)
986 ft
51.
Enter Kingston Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Queensway (A30)
223 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensway (A30)
0.5 mi
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A30
105 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A30
0.4 mi
55.
Turn left onto Dorchester Road (A37)
0.8 mi
56.
Enter Keyford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
192 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
9.8 mi
58.
Turn right onto Norden Lane
1.9 mi
59.
Turn right onto Dorchester Road (A356)
0.3 mi
60.
Turn left
307 ft
61.
Go straight onto Greenford Lane
272 ft
62.
Turn right
560 ft
63.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Cheltenham to West Dorset?

The expense of driving from Cheltenham to West Dorset, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £16.9. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £8.45 (£16.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £5.63 per passenger (£16.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £4.23 per passenger (£16.9 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Cheltenham to West Dorset, approximately 11.8 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 96.98 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £16.9 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Cheltenham to West Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 11.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.85 £ (11.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.9 £ (11.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.93 £ (11.7/4) /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 Cheltenham to West Dorset

The second route from Cheltenham to the West Dorset is 110.9 miles and takes 2 hours and 8 minutes.

The third route from Cheltenham to the West Dorset is 106.84 miles and takes 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Cheltenham to West Dorset by car?

The cheapest route from Cheltenham to West Dorset is the first suggested route (97mi, 2h 8min) and costs 16.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Cheltenham to West Dorset is the third suggested route (107mi, 2h 19min) and costs 18.6 £.

The most expensive route from Cheltenham to West Dorset is the second suggested route (111mi, 2h 8min) and costs 19.4 £.

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 Cheltenham to West Dorset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 97mi (distance from Cheltenham to West Dorset) and its duration is 2h 8min. The other route is 111mi, and its duration is 2h 8min. The slowest route is 107mi, and its duration is 2h 19min.

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Where is Cheltenham located?

Cheltenham is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Cheltenham has coordinates 51.8993855o,-2.0782533o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cheltenham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of West Dorset?

West Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level. West Dorset has coordinates 50.7755272o,-2.5816958o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.