Chichester West Dorset by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chichester and West Dorset by car is 95 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

How far is West Dorset from Chichester? The driving distance is 95 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chichester, County: West Sussex, England
To: West Dorset, County: Dorset, England
95 mi , 1 h 47 min
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Route from Chichester to West Dorset on map



Driving directions from Chichester to West Dorset

95 mi 1 h 47 min
1.
Head east on East Row
130 ft
2.
Turn left onto East Walls
285 ft
3.
Turn right onto Priory Road
308 ft
4.
Turn right onto New Park Road (A286)
569 ft
5.
Make a slight left onto St. Pancras (A286)
67 ft
6.
Turn right onto Needlemakers (A286)
322 ft
7.
Turn right onto The Hornet (A286)
569 ft
8.
Keep left onto Eastgate Square (A286)
93 ft
9.
Turn left onto Market Road (A286)
651 ft
10.
Continue onto Market Avenue (A286)
0.3 mi
11.
Turn right onto Southgate (A286)
223 ft
12.
Make a slight left onto A286
183 ft
13.
Continue onto Stockbridge Road
0.3 mi
14.
Enter Stockbridge Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Chichester Bypass (A27)
446 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Chichester Bypass (A27)
0.7 mi
16.
Enter Fishbourne Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A27
302 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A27
12.7 mi
18.
Continue onto M27
28.4 mi
19.
Continue onto A31
12.8 mi
20.
Enter Woodsbridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
153 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.9 mi
22.
Enter Boundary Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
82 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.5 mi
24.
Enter Azalea Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
125 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.4 mi
26.
Enter Palmersford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
288 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
1.5 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
149 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3.9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
93 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
1.2 mi
32.
Enter Lake Gates and take the 2nd exit onto A31
128 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3 mi
34.
Enter Roundhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
289 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
7.2 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A35
111 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
9.9 mi
38.
Enter Stinsford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Stinsford Hill (B3150)
256 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Stinsford Hill (B3150)
1268 ft
40.
Continue onto London Road (B3150)
0.6 mi
41.
Continue onto High East Street (B3150)
879 ft
42.
Continue onto High West Street (B3150)
1140 ft
43.
Turn right onto The Grove (B3147)
1.1 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
111 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
3.4 mi
46.
Turn left to stay on Dorchester Road (A356)
3.7 mi
47.
Turn left
307 ft
48.
Go straight onto Greenford Lane
272 ft
49.
Turn right
560 ft
50.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Chichester to West Dorset?

The expense of driving from Chichester to West Dorset using petrol amounts to £16.5. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £8.25 (£16.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £5.5 per person (£16.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £4.13 per person (£16.5 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 11.5 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £16.5 for the trip from Chichester to West Dorset.
 

 

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 Chichester to West Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 11.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.75 £ (11.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.83 £ (11.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.88 £ (11.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chichester to West Dorset

The second route from Chichester to the West Dorset is 102.76 miles and takes 2 hours and 4 minutes.

The third route from Chichester to the West Dorset is 93.9 miles and takes 2 hours and 10 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Chichester to West Dorset is the third suggested route (94mi, 2h 10min) and costs 16.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Chichester to West Dorset is the first suggested route (95mi, 1h 47min) and costs 16.5 £.

The most expensive route from Chichester to West Dorset is the second suggested route (103mi, 2h 4min) and costs 17.9 £.

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 Chichester to West Dorset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 95mi (distance from Chichester to West Dorset) and its duration is 1h 47min. The other route is 103mi, and its duration is 2h 4min. The slowest route is 94mi, and its duration is 2h 10min.

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Where is Chichester located?

Chichester is located in West Sussex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Chichester has coordinates 50.8376100o,-0.7749360o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chichester 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.