Route from Ipswich to Wiltshire

The distance between Ipswich and Wiltshire is 180 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

From: Ipswich, County: Suffolk, England
To: Wiltshire, County: Wiltshire, England
180 mi , 3 h 10 min
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Route from Ipswich to Wiltshire on map



Driving directions from Ipswich to Wiltshire

180 mi 3 h 10 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
46.6 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards A338
0.3 mi
17.
Enter Wickham Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A338
94 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A338
2.7 mi
19.
Turn right onto Charnham Street (A4)
532 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Charnham Street (A4)
28 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Charnham Street (A4)
642 ft
22.
Make a slight right to stay on Charnham Street (A4)
0.4 mi
23.
Continue onto Strongrove Hill (A4)
9.3 mi
24.
Turn left onto Salisbury Road (A346)
76 ft
25.
Turn right onto George Lane (B3052)
0.4 mi
26.
Turn right onto Pewsey Road (A345)
730 ft
27.
Continue left onto Bridewell Street (A4)
6.4 mi
28.
Enter Beckhampton Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A361
170 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A361
5.7 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A361)
143 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A361)
1078 ft
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A361)
171 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A361)
0.9 mi
34.
Continue slightly right onto Estcourt Street (A361)
993 ft
35.
Turn left onto A342
148 ft
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Southbroom Road (A360)
217 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Southbroom Road (A360)
0.3 mi
38.
Turn right onto Long Street (A360)
449 ft
39.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £31.5. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £15.75 (£31.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £10.5 per passenger (£31.5 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £7.88 per passenger (£31.5 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 21.9 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £31.5 comes from for the journey from Ipswich to Wiltshire.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Ipswich to Wiltshire.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.9 £ (21.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.27 £ (21.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.45 £ (21.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Ipswich to Wiltshire

The most time-consuming route from Ipswich to Wiltshire spans a distance of 184.67 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 31 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Ipswich to Wiltshire is the first suggested route (180mi, 3h 10min) and costs 31.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ipswich to Wiltshire is the second suggested route (185mi, 3h 31min) and costs 32.2 £.

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 Ipswich to Wiltshire?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 180mi (distance from Ipswich to Wiltshire) and its duration is 3h 10min. The slowest route is 185mi, and its duration is 3h 31min.

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

Wiltshire is located in Wiltshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 134 meters above sea level. Wiltshire has coordinates 51.3491996o,-1.9927105o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wiltshire from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.