Route from Harrogate to Leicester

The distance between Harrogate and Leicester is 113 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

From: Harrogate, County: North Yorkshire, England
To: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
113 mi , 2 h 4 min
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Route from Harrogate to Leicester on map



Driving directions from Harrogate to Leicester

113 mi 2 h 4 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.
Turn right onto Prospect Place
226 ft
5.
Continue onto James Street
732 ft
6.
Make a slight right onto Station Bridge
134 ft
7.
Turn left to stay on Station Bridge
247 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Station Avenue
149 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Station Avenue
725 ft
10.
Continue onto North Park Road
0.3 mi
11.
Go straight onto Knaresborough Road (A6040)
1179 ft
12.
Enter Empress Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Wetherby Road (A661)
223 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Wetherby Road (A661)
2.3 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Weatherby
120 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout towards Weatherby
2.6 mi
16.
Turn left onto High Street (A661)
1214 ft
17.
Continue onto Park Road (A661)
0.4 mi
18.
Continue onto Wetherby Road (A661)
0.8 mi
19.
Continue onto Harrogate Road (A661)
0.8 mi
20.
Continue onto Spofforth Hill (A661)
0.7 mi
21.
Continue slightly left onto West Gate (A661)
1243 ft
22.
Continue onto Market Place (A661)
831 ft
23.
Turn right onto Boston Road (A661)
1231 ft
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Boston Road (A168)
196 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Boston Road (A168)
1.2 mi
26.
Enter Wattle Syke Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Wattle Syke (A659)
97 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Wattle Syke (A659)
674 ft
28.
Enter Grange Moor Roundabout and take the 3rd exit towards A1(M): The SOUTH
1016 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M): The SOUTH
0.3 mi
30.
Merge right onto A1(M)
6.3 mi
31.
Keep left onto A1(M)
26.1 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left towards M18: Sheffield(M1)
0.3 mi
33.
Enter Wadworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M18: Sheffield
0.3 mi
34.
Exit the roundabout towards M18: Sheffield
0.4 mi
35.
Merge right onto M18
59.3 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards A50: Leicester
0.5 mi
37.
Merge right onto A511
44 ft
38.
Keep left onto Markfield Bypass (A50)
1.2 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Leicester Road (A50)
180 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A50)
0.6 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bradgate Hill (A50)
223 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Bradgate Hill (A50)
2.7 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
44.
Merge right onto A46
0.3 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left towards A5630: Beaumont
0.3 mi
46.
Enter Anstey Lane Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Anstey Lane (A5630)
704 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Anstey Lane (A5630)
0.5 mi
48.
Enter Anstey Lane and take the 2nd exit onto Anstey Lane (A5630)
132 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Anstey Lane (A5630)
441 ft
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Anstey Lane (B5327)
156 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Anstey Lane (B5327)
0.9 mi
52.
Continue straight onto Anstey Lane (B5327)
0.6 mi
53.
Continue onto Ravensbridge Drive
1298 ft
54.
Turn right onto Abbey Gate
885 ft
55.
Turn left onto North Bridge (A50)
200 ft
56.
Continue onto Frog Island (A50)
684 ft
57.
Continue onto Northgate Street (A50)
900 ft
58.
Continue onto Highcross Street (A50)
761 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Harrogate to Leicester?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £19.6. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £9.8 each (£19.6 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £6.53 a head (£19.6 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £4.9 per person (£19.6 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 13.7 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £19.6 total comes from for the trip from Harrogate to Leicester.
 

 

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 Harrogate to Leicester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 12.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.2 £ (12.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.13 £ (12.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.1 £ (12.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Harrogate to Leicester

The second route from Harrogate to the Leicester is 113.78 miles and takes 2 hours and 6 minutes.

The third route from Harrogate to the Leicester is 116.93 miles and takes 2 hours and 24 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Harrogate to Leicester is the first suggested route (113mi, 2h 4min) and costs 19.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Harrogate to Leicester is the second suggested route (114mi, 2h 6min) and costs 19.7 £.

The most expensive route from Harrogate to Leicester is the third suggested route (117mi, 2h 24min) and costs 20.3 £.

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 Leicester?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 113mi (distance from Harrogate to Leicester) and its duration is 2h 4min. The other route is 114mi, and its duration is 2h 6min. The slowest route is 117mi, and its duration is 2h 24min.

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

Leicester is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 62 meters above sea level. Leicester has coordinates 52.6368778o,-1.1397592o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Leicester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.