Ipswich Weymouth and Portland by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Ipswich and Weymouth and Portland by car is 226 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

How far is Weymouth and Portland from Ipswich? The driving distance is 226 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Ipswich, County: Suffolk, England
To: Weymouth and Portland, County: Dorset, England
226 mi , 3 h 54 min
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Route from Ipswich to Weymouth and Portland on map



Driving directions from Ipswich to Weymouth and Portland

226 mi 3 h 54 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
43 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: The SOUTH WEST
0.3 mi
14.
Keep right towards M3: Basingstoke
0.7 mi
15.
Merge right onto M3
50.2 mi
16.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
17.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
18.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
19.
Continue onto A31
12.8 mi
20.
Enter Woodsbridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
153 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.9 mi
22.
Enter Boundary Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
82 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.5 mi
24.
Enter Azalea Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
125 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.4 mi
26.
Enter Palmersford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
288 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
1.5 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
149 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3.9 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
93 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
1.2 mi
32.
Enter Lake Gates and take the 2nd exit onto A31
128 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3 mi
34.
Enter Roundhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
289 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
7.2 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A35
111 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
9.9 mi
38.
Enter Stinsford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
127 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
2.2 mi
40.
Enter Stadium Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Monkton Hill (A354)
25 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Monkton Hill (A354)
3.6 mi
42.
Enter Jurassic Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weymouth Relief Road (A354)
204 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Weymouth Relief Road (A354)
1.2 mi
44.
Enter Veasta Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A354
235 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A354
727 ft
46.
Enter Manor Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weymouth Way (A354)
151 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Weymouth Way (A354)
1.1 mi
48.
Enter Chafeys Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Weymouth Way (A354)
64 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Weymouth Way (A354)
0.7 mi
50.
Continue onto Westwey Road (A354)
0.5 mi
51.
Make a slight left onto Chickerell Road (B3154)
776 ft
52.
Turn right onto Prince of Wales Road
333 ft
53.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Ipswich to Weymouth and Portland?

The expense of driving from Ipswich to Weymouth and Portland using petrol amounts to £39.5. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £19.75 (£39.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £13.17 per person (£39.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £9.88 per person (£39.5 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 27.4 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £39.5 for the trip from Ipswich to Weymouth and Portland.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Ipswich to Weymouth and Portland.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.7 £ (27.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.13 £ (27.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.85 £ (27.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ipswich to Weymouth and Portland

The second route from Ipswich to the Weymouth and Portland is 225 miles and takes 4 hours and 3 minutes.

The third route from Ipswich to the Weymouth and Portland is 214.36 miles and takes 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Ipswich to Weymouth and Portland by car?

The cheapest route from Ipswich to Weymouth and Portland is the third suggested route (214mi, 4h 34min) and costs 37.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Ipswich to Weymouth and Portland is the second suggested route (225mi, 4h 3min) and costs 39.3 £.

The most expensive route from Ipswich to Weymouth and Portland is the first suggested route (226mi, 3h 54min) and costs 39.5 £.

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 Weymouth and Portland?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 226mi (distance from Ipswich to Weymouth and Portland) and its duration is 3h 54min. The other route is 225mi, and its duration is 4h 3min. The slowest route is 214mi, and its duration is 4h 34min.

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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 Weymouth and Portland?

Weymouth and Portland is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Weymouth and Portland has coordinates 50.6066937o,-2.4645058o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Weymouth and Portland from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.