Harlow West Dorset by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Harlow and West Dorset by car is 166 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

How far is West Dorset from Harlow? The driving distance is 166 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Harlow, County: Essex, England
To: West Dorset, County: Dorset, England
166 mi , 2 h 59 min
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Route from Harlow to West Dorset on map



Driving directions from Harlow to West Dorset

166 mi 2 h 59 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)
2.6 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
204 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
971 ft
39.
Enter Jack Olding's Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards A1(M)
153 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M)
1.7 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: St Albans
0.3 mi
42.
Enter Roehyde Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
599 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.2 mi
44.
Keep left onto North Orbital (A414)
1.7 mi
45.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
455 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
47.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
167 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
106 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
130 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.4 mi
53.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 3rd exit towards M25: Heathrow
583 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout towards M25: Heathrow
26.7 mi
55.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: The SOUTH WEST
0.3 mi
56.
Keep right towards M3: Basingstoke
0.7 mi
57.
Merge right onto M3
50.2 mi
58.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
59.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
60.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
61.
Continue onto A31
12.8 mi
62.
Enter Woodsbridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
153 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.9 mi
64.
Enter Boundary Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
82 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.5 mi
66.
Enter Azalea Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
125 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.4 mi
68.
Enter Palmersford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
288 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
1.5 mi
70.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
149 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3.9 mi
72.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
93 ft
73.
Exit the roundabout onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
1.2 mi
74.
Enter Lake Gates and take the 2nd exit onto A31
128 ft
75.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3 mi
76.
Enter Roundhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
289 ft
77.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
7.2 mi
78.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A35
111 ft
79.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
9.9 mi
80.
Enter Stinsford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Stinsford Hill (B3150)
256 ft
81.
Exit the roundabout onto Stinsford Hill (B3150)
1268 ft
82.
Continue onto London Road (B3150)
0.6 mi
83.
Continue onto High East Street (B3150)
879 ft
84.
Continue onto High West Street (B3150)
1140 ft
85.
Turn right onto The Grove (B3147)
1.1 mi
86.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
111 ft
87.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
3.4 mi
88.
Turn left to stay on Dorchester Road (A356)
3.7 mi
89.
Turn left
307 ft
90.
Go straight onto Greenford Lane
272 ft
91.
Turn right
560 ft
92.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Harlow to West Dorset?

Well, using petrol, it's £29. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £14.5 for the trip (£29 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £9.67 each (£29 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £7.25 each (£29 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 20.1 liters of fuel. And that's where the £29 comes from for the trip from Harlow to West Dorset.

 

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 Harlow to West Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.05 £ (20.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.7 £ (20.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.03 £ (20.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Harlow to West Dorset

The second route from Harlow to the West Dorset is 172.33 miles and takes 3 hours and 6 minutes.

The third route from Harlow to the West Dorset is 171.24 miles and takes 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Harlow to West Dorset by car?

The cheapest route from Harlow to West Dorset is the first suggested route (166mi, 2h 59min) and costs 29 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Harlow to West Dorset is the third suggested route (171mi, 3h 43min) and costs 29.9 £.

The most expensive route from Harlow to West Dorset is the second suggested route (172mi, 3h 6min) and costs 30.1 £.

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 Harlow to West Dorset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 166mi (distance from Harlow to West Dorset) and its duration is 2h 59min. The other route is 172mi, and its duration is 3h 6min. The slowest route is 171mi, and its duration is 3h 43min.

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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 West Dorset?

West Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level. West Dorset has coordinates 50.7755272o,-2.5816958o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.