Route from Ipswich to Wirral

The distance between Ipswich and Wirral is 250 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

From: Ipswich, County: Suffolk, England
To: Wirral, County: Merseyside, England
250 mi , 4 h 10 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Ipswich to Wirral on map



Driving directions from Ipswich to Wirral

250 mi 4 h 10 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 right onto M6
7.9 mi
24.
Keep right onto M6
58.2 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left
1221 ft
26.
Keep left towards M56
0.6 mi
27.
Merge right onto M56
13.5 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards A5117: Helsby
0.3 mi
29.
Enter Hapsford Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Hill View Way (A5117)
814 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Hill View Way (A5117)
0.6 mi
31.
Keep left onto Hill View Way (A5117)
2.4 mi
32.
Enter Stanlow Halt Interchange and take the 3rd exit
826 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
34.
Merge right onto M53
11.7 mi
35.
Take the ramp on the left towards A552: Birkenhead
0.3 mi
36.
Enter Heswall Island and take the 1st exit
164 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout
1129 ft
38.
Go straight onto Woodchurch Road (A552)
503 ft
39.
Make a slight right onto Ackers Road
175 ft
40.
Turn right to stay on Ackers Road
108 ft
41.
Make a slight left to stay on Ackers Road
360 ft
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Home Farm Road
223 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Home Farm Road
985 ft
44.
Go straight onto New Hey Road
508 ft
45.
Turn right
155 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What's the expense of traveling from Ipswich to Wirral by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 43.3 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 21.65 quid each (£43.3 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 14.43 quid (£43.3 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 10.83 quid (£43.3 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Ipswich and Wirral is about 249.85 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 30.3 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (30.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 43.3 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Ipswich to Wirral: 43.3 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Ipswich to Wirral.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.4 £ (151p/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 Wirral

The second route from Ipswich to the Wirral is 238.63 miles and takes 4 hours and 10 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Ipswich to Wirral is the second suggested route (239mi, 4h 10min) and costs 41.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Ipswich to Wirral is the first suggested route (250mi, 4h 10min) and costs 43.3 £.

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 Ipswich to Wirral?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 250mi (distance from Ipswich to Wirral) and its duration is 4h 10min. The slowest route is 239mi, and its duration is 4h 10min.

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

Wirral is located in Merseyside county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Wirral has coordinates 53.3727181o,-3.0737540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wirral from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.