Route from Christchurch to Hamilton
The distance between Christchurch and Hamilton is 441 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 16 minutes.

Driving directions from Christchurch to Hamilton
How much does it cost to drive from Christchurch to Hamilton?
If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 76.4 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 143 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.
Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 38.2 quid each (£76.4 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 25.47 quid per person (£76.4 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 19.1 quid per person (£76.4 divided by 4).
Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 53.4 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 440.6 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.
So, you take the fuel needed, which is 53.4 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 143 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Christchurch to Hamilton: 76.4 quid.
How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it:
- Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power.
- Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it.
- Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should.
- Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check.
- Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system.
To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.
Diesel cost from Christchurch to Hamilton.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 48.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 24.1 £ (48.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.07 £ (48.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.05 £ (48.2/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Christchurch to Hamilton
An alternative route from Christchurch to the Hamilton is 418.8 miles and takes 7 hours and 23 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Christchurch to Hamilton by car?
The cheapest route from Christchurch to Hamilton is the second suggested route (419mi, 7h 23min) and costs 72.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Christchurch to Hamilton is the first suggested route (441mi, 7h 16min) and costs 76.4 £.
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 Christchurch to Hamilton?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 441mi (distance from Christchurch to Hamilton) and its duration is 7h 16min. The slowest route is 419mi, and its duration is 7h 23min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Christchurch to Hamilton by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Christchurch to Hamilton. It provides driving directions from Christchurch to Hamilton, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Christchurch - Hamilton 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 Christchurch to Hamilton with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.
Where is Christchurch located?
Christchurch is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Christchurch has coordinates 50.7357770o,-1.7785860o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Christchurch from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
What is the location of Hamilton?
Hamilton is located in South Lanarkshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. Hamilton has coordinates 55.7776330o,-4.0536790o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Hamilton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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