Route from Colwyn Bay to Carlisle by car

The driving distance between Colwyn Bay and Carlisle is 180 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 1 minute by car.

From: Colwyn Bay, County: Colwyn Bay, Wales
To: Carlisle, County: Cumbria, England
180 mi , 3 h 1 min
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Route from Colwyn Bay to Carlisle on map



Driving directions from Colwyn Bay to Carlisle

180 mi 3 h 1 min
1.
Head southeast on Claughton Road
236 ft
2.
Turn left onto Rhiw Road
521 ft
3.
Turn left onto A547
139 ft
4.
Turn right onto Sea View Road (B5113)
272 ft
5.
Turn right onto Bay View Road (B5113)
705 ft
6.
Continue onto Victoria Avenue (B5113)
687 ft
7.
Take the ramp on the right towards A55: Chester
910 ft
8.
Merge right onto Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Expressway (A55)
30.6 mi
9.
Keep right onto A494
4.4 mi
10.
Keep right onto A494
2.8 mi
11.
Continue onto M56
19.5 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: Preston
0.3 mi
13.
Keep left towards M6: Preston
917 ft
14.
Keep right towards M6: Preston
0.3 mi
15.
Keep left towards M6: Preston
0.4 mi
16.
Merge right onto M6
12.2 mi
17.
Keep right onto M6
106 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left
1060 ft
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rotary Way (A69)
87 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Rotary Way (A69)
0.3 mi
21.
Continue onto Warwick Road (A69)
1.5 mi
22.
Make a sharp right onto Lowther Street (A7)
68 ft
23.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Colwyn Bay to Carlisle with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Colwyn Bay to Carlisle. The journey using petrol will set you back 31.2 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 15.6 pounds (£31.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 10.4 pounds (£31.2 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 7.8 pounds (£31.2 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Colwyn Bay and Carlisle is approximately 179.73 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 21.8 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (21.8 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 31.2 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Colwyn Bay to Carlisle is 31.2 pounds.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Colwyn Bay to Carlisle.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.85 £ (19.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.57 £ (19.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.93 £ (19.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Colwyn Bay to Carlisle

The second route from Colwyn Bay to the Carlisle is 172.75 miles and takes 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Colwyn Bay to Carlisle by car?

The cheapest route from Colwyn Bay to Carlisle is the second suggested route (173mi, 4h 7min) and costs 29.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Colwyn Bay to Carlisle is the first suggested route (180mi, 3h 1min) and costs 31.2 £.

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 Colwyn Bay to Carlisle?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 180mi (distance from Colwyn Bay to Carlisle) and its duration is 3h 1min. The slowest route is 173mi, and its duration is 4h 7min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Colwyn Bay to Carlisle by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Colwyn Bay to Carlisle. It provides driving directions from Colwyn Bay to Carlisle, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Colwyn Bay - Carlisle 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 Colwyn Bay to Carlisle with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Colwyn Bay located?

Colwyn Bay is located in Colwyn Bay county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Colwyn Bay has coordinates 53.2931820o,-3.7276400o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Colwyn Bay from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Carlisle?

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.