Route from Harrogate to Blackpool

The distance between Harrogate and Blackpool is 73 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

From: Harrogate, County: North Yorkshire, England
To: Blackpool, County: Lancashire, England
73 mi , 1 h 30 min
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Route from Harrogate to Blackpool on map



Driving directions from Harrogate to Blackpool

73 mi 1 h 30 min
1.
Head south on Prospect Place
222 ft
2.
Turn right onto Albert Street
105 ft
3.
Turn right onto West Park (A61)
320 ft
4.
Continue onto Parliament Street (A61)
987 ft
5.
Continue onto Ripon Road (A61)
0.9 mi
6.
Enter New Park Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Skipton Road (A59)
46 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Road (A59)
0.8 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Skipton Road (A59)
87 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Road (A59)
0.3 mi
10.
Continue straight onto Skipton Road (A59)
9.1 mi
11.
Continue onto Kex Gill Road (A59)
4.5 mi
12.
Enter Bolton Bridge Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Long Causeway (A59)
146 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Long Causeway (A59)
2.7 mi
14.
Continue onto Harrogate Road (A59)
1.2 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
120 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
1.9 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
216 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Bypass (A65)
0.7 mi
19.
Enter Gargrave Road Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Skipton Bypass (A59)
297 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Skipton Bypass (A59)
0.8 mi
21.
Continue onto Broughton Road (A59)
2.2 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A59
175 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
14 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A59
217 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
1.3 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A59
127 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
0.5 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A59
54 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
0.6 mi
30.
Enter Whalley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Whalley Bypass (A59)
297 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Whalley Bypass (A59)
2.5 mi
32.
Enter Langho Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Longsight Road (A59)
696 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Longsight Road (A59)
5 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A59
155 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
2.5 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Preston New Road (A59)
115 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston New Road (A59)
1.3 mi
38.
Enter Samlesbury Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Samlesbury Interchange
0.3 mi
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Samlesbury Interchange
0.5 mi
40.
Merge right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
2.6 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left towards Blackpool
13.3 mi
42.
Continue onto A5230
0.4 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Ashworth Road
384 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Ashworth Road
1068 ft
45.
Turn left onto Clifton Road
0.5 mi
46.
Turn right onto Cherry Tree Road North
749 ft
47.
Turn left onto Preston New Road (A583)
0.6 mi
48.
Turn right onto South Park Drive (A587)
0.3 mi
49.
Turn left to stay on West Park Drive
0.6 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Beech Avenue
85 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Beech Avenue
616 ft
52.
Turn left onto Forest Gate
601 ft
53.
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
113 ft
54.
Turn left
91 ft
55.
Turn right
65 ft
56.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Harrogate to Blackpool?

The expense of driving from Harrogate to Blackpool, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £12.8. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £6.4 (£12.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £4.27 per passenger (£12.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £3.2 per passenger (£12.8 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Harrogate to Blackpool, approximately 8.9 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 73.4 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £12.8 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

Diesel cost from Harrogate to Blackpool.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.45 £ (8.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.97 £ (8.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.23 £ (8.9/4) /p.

Diesel engines vs petrol engines:

  • Spark Ignition (Petrol Engines): In petrol engines, the ignition process begins with the introduction of an air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber. A spark plug then generates a high-voltage electrical spark, which ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture, initiating combustion. This method is known as spark ignition, as the spark plug plays a crucial role in igniting the mixture.

  • Compression Ignition (Diesel Engines): Diesel engines operate on a different principle known as compression ignition. In these engines, air is compressed within the combustion chamber to a high temperature and pressure by the upward movement of the piston. This compression causes the diesel fuel, injected into the combustion chamber, to ignite spontaneously without the need for a spark plug. The high pressure and temperature created during compression cause the diesel fuel to combust, driving the power stroke of the engine.

Alternative routes from Harrogate to Blackpool

The second route from Harrogate to the Blackpool is 81.09 miles and takes 1 hour and 37 minutes.

The third route from Harrogate to the Blackpool is 72.68 miles and takes 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Harrogate to Blackpool by car?

The cheapest route from Harrogate to Blackpool is the third suggested route (73mi, 1h 40min) and costs 12.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Harrogate to Blackpool is the first suggested route (73mi, 1h 30min) and costs 12.8 £.

The most expensive route from Harrogate to Blackpool is the second suggested route (81mi, 1h 37min) and costs 14.2 £.

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 Harrogate to Blackpool?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 73mi (distance from Harrogate to Blackpool) and its duration is 1h 30min. The other route is 81mi, and its duration is 1h 37min. The slowest route is 73mi, and its duration is 1h 40min.

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

Where is Harrogate located?

Harrogate is located in North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Harrogate has coordinates 53.9921200o,-1.5418120o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Harrogate from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Blackpool?

Blackpool is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 16 meters above sea level. Blackpool has coordinates 53.8175053o,-3.0356748o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackpool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.