Route from Gateshead to Luton

The distance between Gateshead and Luton is 248 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

From: Gateshead, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
248 mi , 4 h 10 min
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Route from Gateshead to Luton on map



Driving directions from Gateshead to Luton

248 mi 4 h 10 min
1.
Head east on Exeter Street
391 ft
2.
Turn right onto Prince Consort Road
0.3 mi
3.
Turn right onto Durham Road (A167)
2.7 mi
4.
Enter Harlow Green and take the 2nd exit towards A1(M): The SOUTH
356 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The SOUTH
84 mi
6.
Keep left onto A1(M)
26.1 mi
7.
Take the ramp on the left towards M18: Sheffield(M1)
0.3 mi
8.
Enter Wadworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M18: Sheffield
0.3 mi
9.
Exit the roundabout towards M18: Sheffield
0.4 mi
10.
Merge right onto M18
131 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards A505: Luton
0.3 mi
12.
Enter Leagrave Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Dunstable Road
13 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Dunstable Road
0.6 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A505
96 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A505
1.1 mi
16.
Turn right onto Leagrave Road (A505)
386 ft
17.
Make a slight left onto Dunstable Road (A505)
0.4 mi
18.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dunstable Road (A505)
151 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Dunstable Road (A505)
860 ft
20.
Turn right onto Cardiff Road
430 ft
21.
Turn left onto Adelaide Street
959 ft
22.
Turn left onto Wellington Street
296 ft
23.
Turn left onto Stuart Street (A505)
299 ft
24.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Gateshead to Luton by car?

The journey from Gateshead to Luton by car comes with a price tag of £42.9 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 £21.45 for the trip (£42.9 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £14.3 each (£42.9 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £10.73 each (£42.9 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 30 liters of fuel. And that's where the £42.9 comes from for the trip from Gateshead to Luton.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £42.9, 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.
 

 

Things that affect how much petrol costs when you drive a car are 

  • Prices of Fuel: One of the main things that affects fuel costs is the price of fuel itself. Fuel prices can change because of changes in global oil costs, local taxes, and market demand.
  • Route Choice: The path taken while driving can change how much petrol you use. If you want to save money and petrol, choose routes with lower speed limits, fewer stops, and less traffic jams than routes through crowded cities. 
  • Maintenance: For the best petrol mileage, it's important to keep your car in good shape by doing things like changing the oil, rotating the tires, and tuning up the engine on a regular basis. Not doing upkeep can cause your car to use more petrol and cost you more money. 
  • Fuel Efficiency: A big part of how much fuel a car costs is how efficiently it uses fuel. Cars that are more fuel efficient will use less petrol per mile or kilometer, which means that you will spend less on petrol. 
  • Driving Habits: The way you drive, like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping a lot, can have a big effect on how much petrol you use. By driving more smoothly and keeping your speed steady, you can save money on petrol and use less of it. 
  • Vehicle Weight: Adding extra weight to your car, like extra goods or roof racks that you don't need, can make it use more petrol. Getting rid of weight that isn't needed can make fuel use more efficient and cut down on fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Gateshead to Luton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.55 £ (27.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.03 £ (27.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.78 £ (27.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Gateshead to Luton

The second route from Gateshead to the Luton is 246.07 miles and takes 4 hours and 13 minutes.

The third route from Gateshead to the Luton is 260.37 miles and takes 4 hours and 52 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Gateshead to Luton by car?

The cheapest route from Gateshead to Luton is the second suggested route (246mi, 4h 13min) and costs 42.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Gateshead to Luton is the first suggested route (248mi, 4h 10min) and costs 42.9 £.

The most expensive route from Gateshead to Luton is the third suggested route (260mi, 4h 52min) and costs 45.1 £.

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 Gateshead to Luton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 248mi (distance from Gateshead to Luton) and its duration is 4h 10min. The other route is 246mi, and its duration is 4h 13min. The slowest route is 260mi, and its duration is 4h 52min.

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

Where is Gateshead located?

Gateshead is located in Tyne and Wear county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. Gateshead has coordinates 54.9526800o,-1.6034110o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Gateshead from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Luton?

Luton is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Luton has coordinates 51.8786707o,-0.4200255o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Luton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.