Route from Ipswich to Sandwell

The distance between Ipswich and Sandwell is 159 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

From: Ipswich, County: Suffolk, England
To: Sandwell, County: West Midlands, England
159 mi , 2 h 40 min
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Route from Ipswich to Sandwell on map



Driving directions from Ipswich to Sandwell

159 mi 2 h 40 min
1.
Head north on Civic Drive (A1022)
457 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Civic Drive (A1022)
136 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto Civic Drive (A1022)
600 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St Matthew's Street
18 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto St Matthew's Street
449 ft
6.
Continue onto Norwich Road (A1156)
0.4 mi
7.
Turn right
47 ft
8.
Turn left onto Norwich Road (A1156)
1.3 mi
9.
Continue slightly left onto Bury Road (A1156)
0.4 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bury Road
217 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Bury Road
1123 ft
12.
Enter Whitehouse Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Bury Road
200 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Bury Road
669 ft
14.
Take the ramp onto Bury Road
0.6 mi
15.
Merge right onto A14
11.1 mi
16.
Make a slight left
954 ft
17.
Merge right onto A14
30.6 mi
18.
Keep right onto A14
11.2 mi
19.
Keep right onto A14
15.2 mi
20.
Continue onto A14
44.2 mi
21.
Continue onto M6
22.8 mi
22.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
23.
Keep left onto M5
3.1 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
0.3 mi
25.
Enter West Bromwich Interchange and take the 6th exit onto The Expressway (A41)
1247 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto The Expressway (A41)
1.6 mi
27.
Enter Albion Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Old Meeting Street (A4196)
321 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Old Meeting Street (A4196)
0.3 mi
29.
Continue onto Black Lake (A4196)
0.3 mi
30.
Continue onto Hill Top (A4196)
928 ft
31.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Ipswich to Sandwell by car?

Embarking on the journey from Ipswich to Sandwell, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 27.6 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 13.8 pounds for each of two passengers, 9.2 pounds for three passengers, and merely 6.9 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 158.93 miles, the car craves around 19.3 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (19.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 27.6 pounds. Thus, the journey from Ipswich to Sandwell is marked by a fuel cost of 27.6 pounds.
 

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes frequent stops and idling. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Ipswich to Sandwell.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.7 £ (17.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.8 £ (17.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.35 £ (17.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ipswich to Sandwell

The second route from Ipswich to the Sandwell is 172.94 miles and takes 2 hours and 56 minutes.

The third route from Ipswich to the Sandwell is 162.48 miles and takes 3 hours and 6 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Ipswich to Sandwell is the first suggested route (159mi, 2h 40min) and costs 27.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Ipswich to Sandwell is the third suggested route (162mi, 3h 6min) and costs 28.2 £.

The most expensive route from Ipswich to Sandwell is the second suggested route (173mi, 2h 56min) and costs 30 £.

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 Sandwell?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 159mi (distance from Ipswich to Sandwell) and its duration is 2h 40min. The other route is 173mi, and its duration is 2h 56min. The slowest route is 162mi, and its duration is 3h 6min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Ipswich to Sandwell 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 Sandwell?

Sandwell is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 158 meters above sea level. Sandwell has coordinates 52.5361674o,-2.0107930o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sandwell from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.