Route from Eden to Birmingham

The distance between Eden and Birmingham is 178 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

From: Eden, County: Cumbria, England
To: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
178 mi , 2 h 58 min
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Route from Eden to Birmingham on map



Driving directions from Eden to Birmingham

178 mi 2 h 58 min
1.
Head northwest
0.3 mi
2.
Turn left onto A686
2.1 mi
3.
Enter Kemplay Bank Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards Keswick
728 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout towards Keswick
0.6 mi
5.
Enter Skirsgill Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M6(S): Preston
43 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout towards M6(S): Preston
565 ft
7.
Continue towards M6(S)
1038 ft
8.
Merge right onto M6
70 mi
9.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
10.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
11.
Keep right onto M6
6.4 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards A38(M) Birmingham East
1166 ft
13.
Keep right onto A38(M)
0.5 mi
14.
Merge right onto Aston Expressway (A38(M))
1.6 mi
15.
Continue onto Corporation Street (A38)
670 ft
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bull Ring
1020 ft
17.
Enter Lancaster Circus and take the 1st exit onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
122 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
170 ft
19.
Turn left onto Aston Street
521 ft
20.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from Eden to Birmingham by car?

The journey from Eden to Birmingham by car comes with a price tag of £30.8 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £15.4 for the trip (£30.8 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £10.27 each (£30.8 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £7.7 each (£30.8 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 21.6 liters of fuel. And that's where the £30.8 comes from for the trip from Eden to Birmingham.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £30.8, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Eden to Birmingham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.75 £ (19.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.5 £ (19.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.88 £ (19.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Eden to Birmingham

The second route from Eden to the Birmingham is 192.74 miles and takes 3 hours and 27 minutes.

The third route from Eden to the Birmingham is 188.46 miles and takes 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Eden to Birmingham by car?

The cheapest route from Eden to Birmingham is the first suggested route (178mi, 2h 58min) and costs 30.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Eden to Birmingham is the third suggested route (188mi, 4h 38min) and costs 32.7 £.

The most expensive route from Eden to Birmingham is the second suggested route (193mi, 3h 27min) and costs 33.4 £.

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 Eden to Birmingham?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 178mi (distance from Eden to Birmingham) and its duration is 2h 58min. The other route is 193mi, and its duration is 3h 27min. The slowest route is 188mi, and its duration is 4h 38min.

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

Where is Eden located?

Eden is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 112 meters above sea level. Eden has coordinates 54.6673412o,-2.6962179o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Eden from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Birmingham?

Birmingham is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 124 meters above sea level. Birmingham has coordinates 52.4862430o,-1.8904010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Birmingham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.