Chorley North Dorset by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Chorley and North Dorset by car is 230 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

How far is North Dorset from Chorley? The driving distance is 230 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Chorley, County: Lancashire, England
To: North Dorset, County: Dorset, England
230 mi , 4 h 15 min
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Route from Chorley to North Dorset on map



Driving directions from Chorley to North Dorset

230 mi 4 h 15 min
1.
Head south on Market Street
0.2 mi
2.
Turn right onto Pall Mall (B5251)
0.5 mi
3.
Continue onto Moor Road (B5251)
0.5 mi
4.
Continue onto Coppull Road (B5251)
506 ft
5.
Enter Coppull Road and take the 2nd exit onto Coppull Road (B5251)
125 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Coppull Road (B5251)
0.8 mi
7.
Continue onto Spendmore Lane (B5251)
1 mi
8.
Turn left onto Preston Road (A49)
1.6 mi
9.
Turn right onto Pepper Lane
0.6 mi
10.
Turn left onto Old Pepper Lane
0.4 mi
11.
Turn right onto Shevington Moor
1047 ft
12.
Turn left onto South Whiteacre
291 ft
13.
Turn right onto Crow Orchard Road (A5209)
472 ft
14.
Enter Shevington Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M6
18 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M6
75 mi
16.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
17.
Keep left onto M5
82 mi
18.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London
1257 ft
19.
Keep left towards M4 East: London
10.3 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards A46: Bath. Stroud
0.5 mi
21.
Enter Tormarton Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A46
888 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
3.5 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
83 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
4 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left
0.2 mi
26.
Enter London Road Junction and take the 1st exit towards Northend
13 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout towards Northend
0.4 mi
28.
Turn right onto Toll Bridge Road
477 ft
29.
Continue onto Mill Lane
0.5 mi
30.
Turn right onto High Street
941 ft
31.
Turn left onto Down Lane
1307 ft
32.
Turn left onto Warminster Road (A36)
9.6 mi
33.
Enter Beckington Services Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
162 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
0.6 mi
35.
Enter White Row Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
175 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
4.6 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A36
307 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
1.5 mi
39.
Enter Cley Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
167 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
1.3 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Deverill Road (A350)
225 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Deverill Road (A350)
13 mi
43.
Continue onto Littledown (A350)
733 ft
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
94 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout
36 ft
46.
Go straight onto Littledown (A350)
778 ft
47.
Continue onto Grosvenor Road (A350)
0.3 mi
48.
Enter Ivy Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Little Content Lane (A30)
132 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Little Content Lane (A30)
0.3 mi
50.
Continue straight onto Christy's Lane (A30)
0.3 mi
51.
Keep left onto Christy's Lane (A30)
135 ft
52.
Enter Royal Chase Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lower Blandford Road (A350)
442 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Lower Blandford Road (A350)
1.1 mi
54.
Continue onto Cann Hill (A350)
2.7 mi
55.
Turn right onto Church Street
717 ft
56.
Make a slight right to stay on Church Street
73 ft
57.
Turn right onto West Street
0.7 mi
58.
Continue straight
0.3 mi
59.
Make a sharp left
0.3 mi
60.
Continue straight
967 ft
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You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Chorley to North Dorset by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £40.2. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £20.1 (£40.2/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £13.4 (£40.2/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £10.05 (£40.2/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 230.14 miles, this computation entails multiplying 230.14 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 27.9 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 27.9 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £40.2.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Chorley to North Dorset stands at £40.2.

 

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 Chorley to North Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.95 £ (27.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.3 £ (27.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.98 £ (27.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Chorley to North Dorset

The second route from Chorley to the North Dorset is 225.2 miles and takes 4 hours and 15 minutes.

The third route from Chorley to the North Dorset is 230.09 miles and takes 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Chorley to North Dorset by car?

The cheapest route from Chorley to North Dorset is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Chorley to North Dorset is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Chorley to North Dorset is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Chorley to North Dorset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 230mi (distance from Chorley to North Dorset) and its duration is 4h 15min. The other route is 225mi, and its duration is 4h 15min. The slowest route is 230mi, and its duration is 5h 20min.

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Where is Chorley located?

Chorley is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 87 meters above sea level. Chorley has coordinates 53.6535110o,-2.6325960o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Chorley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of North Dorset?

North Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 82 meters above sea level. North Dorset has coordinates 50.9497310o,-2.2112763o. RouteCalculator provides a map of North Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.