Route from Greenwich to Melton

The distance between Greenwich and Melton is 131 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

From: Greenwich, County: Greater London, England
To: Melton, County: Leicestershire, England
131 mi , 2 h 22 min
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Route from Greenwich to Melton on map



Driving directions from Greenwich to Melton

131 mi 2 h 22 min
1.
Head southeast
57 ft
2.
Continue onto King William Walk (A206)
354 ft
3.
Turn left onto Romney Road (A206)
1298 ft
4.
Continue onto Trafalgar Road (A206)
0.5 mi
5.
Turn left onto Blackwall Lane (A2203)
0.4 mi
6.
Continue straight to stay on Blackwall Lane (A2203)
172 ft
7.
Take the ramp on the left onto Blackwall Tunnel
861 ft
8.
Merge right onto Blackwall Tunnel Approach (A102)
995 ft
9.
Keep right onto Blackwall Tunnel Approach (A102)
3.3 mi
10.
Continue onto East Cross Route (A12)
1.6 mi
11.
Continue onto Eastern Avenue (A12)
3.4 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left onto North Circular Road (A406)
0.3 mi
13.
Merge right onto North Circular Road (A406)
1215 ft
14.
Keep left towards Cambridge
22.2 mi
15.
Keep right onto M11
28.4 mi
16.
Merge right onto Huntingdon Road (A14)
13.7 mi
17.
Continue onto A14
314 ft
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto A14
44.6 mi
19.
Turn left onto Heath Lane
2.9 mi
20.
Continue slightly right onto Ten Acre Lane
0.4 mi
21.
Turn left onto Gorse Lane
2.4 mi
22.
Turn left onto A607
4.1 mi
23.
Turn right onto Goadby Road
571 ft
24.
Continue onto Waltham Road
0.7 mi
25.
Turn left onto Main Street
0.9 mi
26.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Greenwich to Melton by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £22.8. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £11.4 (£22.8/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £7.6 (£22.8/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £5.7 (£22.8/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 130.81 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 130.81 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 15.9 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 15.9 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £22.8.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Greenwich to Melton amounts to £22.8.

 

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 Greenwich to Melton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.9 £ (15.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.27 £ (15.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.95 £ (15.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Greenwich to Melton

The second route from Greenwich to the Melton is 144.62 miles and takes 2 hours and 46 minutes.

The third route from Greenwich to the Melton is 133.3 miles and takes 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Greenwich to Melton by car?

The cheapest route from Greenwich to Melton is the first suggested route (131mi, 2h 22min) and costs 22.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Greenwich to Melton is the third suggested route (133mi, 2h 45min) and costs 23.3 £.

The most expensive route from Greenwich to Melton is the second suggested route (145mi, 2h 46min) and costs 25.2 £.

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 Greenwich to Melton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 131mi (distance from Greenwich to Melton) and its duration is 2h 22min. The other route is 133mi, and its duration is 2h 45min. The slowest route is 145mi, and its duration is 2h 46min.

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

Where is Greenwich located?

Greenwich is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Greenwich has coordinates 51.4825766o,-0.0076589o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Greenwich from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Melton?

Melton is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 133 meters above sea level. Melton has coordinates 52.8282784o,-0.8432685o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Melton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.