Harlow Welwyn Hatfield by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Harlow and Welwyn Hatfield by car is 18.4 miles. The driving time is 23 minutes.

How far is Welwyn Hatfield from Harlow? The driving distance is 18.4 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Harlow, County: Essex, England
To: Welwyn Hatfield, County: Hertfordshire, England
18.4 mi , 23 min
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Route from Harlow to Welwyn Hatfield on map



Driving directions from Harlow to Welwyn Hatfield

18.4 mi 23 min
1.
Head north on Little Grove Field
175 ft
2.
Turn left onto Wedhey
193 ft
3.
Turn right onto Harberts Road
411 ft
4.
Turn right onto Fourth Avenue
689 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fourth Avenue
110 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Fourth Avenue
721 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fourth Avenue
68 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Fourth Avenue
792 ft
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fifth Avenue (A1019)
101 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Fifth Avenue (A1019)
510 ft
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fifth Avenue (A1019)
183 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Fifth Avenue (A1019)
0.4 mi
13.
Enter Burnt Mill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fifth Avenue (A414)
207 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Fifth Avenue (A414)
0.4 mi
15.
Enter Eastwick Lodge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A414
40 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
4.7 mi
17.
Enter Amwell Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Stanstead Road (B1502)
425 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Stanstead Road (B1502)
1.5 mi
19.
Enter Rush Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A414
89 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
0.8 mi
21.
Enter Foxholes Roundabout (aka Lancaster Roundabout) and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A414)
226 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A414)
0.5 mi
23.
Enter London Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Gascoyne Way (A414)
41 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Gascoyne Way (A414)
0.3 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A414
197 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
0.4 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A414
94 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
1217 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A414
117 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
0.6 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A414
136 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
2.1 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hatfield Road (A414)
156 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Hatfield Road (A414)
0.9 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hertford Road (A414)
239 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Hertford Road (A414)
1.9 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1000
655 ft
38.
Go straight onto Hertford Road (A1000)
0.5 mi
39.
Turn left onto Great North Road (A1000)
0.4 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road (A1000)
187 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Great North Road (A1000)
1.2 mi
42.
Go straight onto South Way (A1001)
549 ft
43.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Harlow to Welwyn Hatfield by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £3.2. 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 £1.6 (£3.2/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £1.07 (£3.2/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £0.8 (£3.2/4).

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 18.36 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 18.36 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 2.2 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 2.2 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £3.2.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Harlow to Welwyn Hatfield amounts to £3.2.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Harlow to Welwyn Hatfield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.1 £ (2.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.73 £ (2.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.55 £ (2.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Harlow to Welwyn Hatfield

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Harlow to Welwyn Hatfield covers 17.18 miles and necessitates 25 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Harlow to Welwyn Hatfield by car?

The cheapest route from Harlow to Welwyn Hatfield is the second suggested route (17.2mi, 25min) and costs 3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Harlow to Welwyn Hatfield is the first suggested route (18.4mi, 23min) and costs 3.2 £.

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 Harlow to Welwyn Hatfield?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 18.4mi (distance from Harlow to Welwyn Hatfield) and its duration is 23min. The slowest route is 17.2mi, and its duration is 25min.

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Where is Harlow located?

Harlow is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 71 meters above sea level. Harlow has coordinates 51.7677870o,0.0878060o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Harlow from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Welwyn Hatfield?

Welwyn Hatfield is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 95 meters above sea level. Welwyn Hatfield has coordinates 51.7465017o,-0.2133693o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Welwyn Hatfield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.