Route from Ipswich to Bridgend

The distance between Ipswich and Bridgend is 255 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

From: Ipswich, County: Suffolk, England
To: Bridgend, County: Bridgend, Wales
255 mi , 4 h 18 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ipswich to Bridgend on map



Driving directions from Ipswich to Bridgend

255 mi 4 h 18 min
1.
Head north on Civic Drive (A1022)
457 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Handford Road (A1071)
24 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Handford Road (A1071)
0.4 mi
4.
Continue onto London Road (A1071)
2.1 mi
5.
Make a slight left onto A1214
0.3 mi
6.
Enter Copdock Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A12
524 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto A12
51.4 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left onto A12
1197 ft
9.
Enter Brook Street Roundabout and take the 4th exit
1193 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout
172 ft
11.
Continue onto M25
14.8 mi
12.
Continue onto M25
35.9 mi
13.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
14.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
15.
Merge right onto M4
100 mi
16.
Keep right onto M4
44.2 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left
1089 ft
18.
Keep right at the fork
399 ft
19.
Keep left onto A473
0.4 mi
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Coychurch Road (A473)
218 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Coychurch Road (A473)
1.5 mi
22.
Keep left onto Waterton Road (A473)
1.1 mi
23.
Enter Waterton Cross and take the 2nd exit onto A48
335 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A48
0.3 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A48
82 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A48
0.3 mi
27.
Turn right onto Heronston Lane
1096 ft
28.
Make a slight left onto Cilgant Wyndham
122 ft
29.
Turn right onto Heol Ewenni
0.3 mi
30.
Continue onto Nolton Street
848 ft
31.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Ipswich to Bridgend?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 44.2 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 143 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 22.1 £ (44.2/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 14.73 £ (44.2/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 11.05 £ (44.2/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (255.19 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 143 pence per liter = 44.2 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 255.19 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 30.9 liters

Fuel needed = 30.9 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 30.9 liters x 143 pence per liter = 44.2 £

Fuel cost from Ipswich to Bridgend = 44.2 £

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Ipswich to Bridgend.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.95 £ (27.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.3 £ (27.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.98 £ (27.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ipswich to Bridgend

The second route from Ipswich to the Bridgend is 270.71 miles and takes 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Ipswich to Bridgend by car?

The cheapest route from Ipswich to Bridgend is the first suggested route (255mi, 4h 18min) and costs 44.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ipswich to Bridgend is the second suggested route (271mi, 4h 35min) and costs 46.9 £.

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 Ipswich to Bridgend?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 255mi (distance from Ipswich to Bridgend) and its duration is 4h 18min. The slowest route is 271mi, and its duration is 4h 35min.

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

Where is Ipswich located?

Ipswich is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Ipswich has coordinates 52.0567360o,1.1482200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ipswich from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Bridgend?

Bridgend is located in Bridgend county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Bridgend has coordinates 51.5042860o,-3.5769450o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bridgend from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.