Route from Gateshead to South Somerset

The distance between Gateshead and South Somerset is 337 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 44 minutes.

From: Gateshead, County: Tyne and Wear, England
To: South Somerset, County: Somerset, England
337 mi , 5 h 44 min
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Route from Gateshead to South Somerset on map



Driving directions from Gateshead to South Somerset

337 mi 5 h 44 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
50.6 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards A42 (M42): The South West
0.5 mi
12.
Merge left onto A42
14.1 mi
13.
Continue onto M42
15.9 mi
14.
Keep right onto M42
1069 ft
15.
Take the ramp on the left
669 ft
16.
Merge left onto M42
12.5 mi
17.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
18.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
19.
Keep right onto M5
100 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
0.3 mi
21.
Enter Dunball Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Puriton Hill (A39)
37 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Puriton Hill (A39)
0.3 mi
23.
Enter Puriton Hill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
289 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout
101 ft
25.
Merge right onto Puriton Hill (A39)
0.9 mi
26.
Continue left onto Bath Road (A39)
7.5 mi
27.
Turn right onto Berhill
1 mi
28.
Continue onto Cockrod
2 mi
29.
Turn right onto B3151
4.6 mi
30.
Turn right
364 ft
31.
Continue straight
484 ft
32.
Turn left
108 ft
33.
Turn left onto Catsgore Road
1.4 mi
34.
Turn left onto A372
0.3 mi
35.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Gateshead to South Somerset with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Gateshead to South Somerset. The journey using petrol will set you back 58.9 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 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 29.45 pounds (£58.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 19.63 pounds (£58.9 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 14.73 pounds (£58.9 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 Gateshead and South Somerset is approximately 337.47 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 40.9 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 (40.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 58.9 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Gateshead to South Somerset is 58.9 pounds.
 

 

A lot of things can have a big effect on how much petrol a car uses, but the most common ones are: 

 

  • Driving Habits: Aggressive driving habits like speeding, accelerating quickly, and stopping and starting often can use a lot more petrol. 
     
  • Maintenance on Your Vehicle: Regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups are all parts of good maintenance that keep your car running at its best. If you don't do upkeep, your car may use more petrol and be less efficient with it. 
     
  • Car Type: Some of the things that affect how much fuel a car uses are its make and model, its engine size, its weight, its aerodynamics, and its fuel economy rating. 
     
  • Conditions of the Road: Things like traffic jams, bad roads, changes in elevation, and the weather can all affect how much petrol you use. It takes more petrol to drive stop-and-go in heavy traffic or uphill than to drive steadily on a highway on flat ground. 
     
  • Importance of Fuel Quality: The octane number and additives in the fuel can affect how well it works. Fuels of lower quality may make engines less efficient and cause them to use more fuel. 
     
  • Route: The path you take can change how much petrol you use. It is possible to use less petrol by choosing roads with slower speed limits, less traffic, and fewer stops. 
     
  • Cargo: Having extra weight in the car, like big cargo or roof racks, makes the aerodynamic drag higher and needs more fuel to keep the speed constant, which means higher fuel use.

Diesel cost from Gateshead to South Somerset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 40.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 20.45 £ (40.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 13.63 £ (40.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.23 £ (40.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Gateshead to South Somerset

The most time-consuming route from Gateshead to South Somerset spans a distance of 326.93 miles and requires a travel time of 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Gateshead to South Somerset by car?

The cheapest route from Gateshead to South Somerset is the second suggested route (327mi, 6h 2min) and costs 57.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Gateshead to South Somerset is the first suggested route (337mi, 5h 44min) and costs 58.9 £.

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 South Somerset?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 337mi (distance from Gateshead to South Somerset) and its duration is 5h 44min. The slowest route is 327mi, and its duration is 6h 2min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Gateshead to South Somerset by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Gateshead to South Somerset. It provides driving directions from Gateshead to South Somerset, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Gateshead - South Somerset 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 South Somerset 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 South Somerset?

South Somerset is located in Somerset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. South Somerset has coordinates 51.0229066o,-2.7019371o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Somerset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.