Route from Irvine to Christchurch

The distance between Irvine and Christchurch is 464 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 50 minutes.

From: Irvine, County: North Ayrshire, Scotland
To: Christchurch, County: Dorset, England
464 mi , 7 h 50 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Irvine to Christchurch on map



Driving directions from Irvine to Christchurch

464 mi 7 h 50 min
1.
Head southeast
153 ft
2.
Turn left onto McKinlay Crescent
63 ft
3.
Turn right onto Fullarton Street (A737)
641 ft
4.
Continue onto Ayr Road (A737)
1078 ft
5.
Enter Merryvale Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A71
17 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
0.5 mi
7.
Enter Milgarholm Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A71
213 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
0.2 mi
9.
Enter Warrix Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A71
484 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
1.6 mi
11.
Enter Corsehill Mount Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A71
588 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.8 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A71
311 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A71
2.3 mi
15.
Enter Bellfield Roundabout and take the 4th exit onto A76
771 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
1.7 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A76
208 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
0.7 mi
19.
Enter Crossroads Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A76
150 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A76
4.7 mi
21.
Turn left onto High Street (B743)
537 ft
22.
Continue onto Loan (B743)
346 ft
23.
Continue onto Sorn Road (B743)
4.2 mi
24.
Make a slight left onto B743
7 mi
25.
Turn left onto A70
12.3 mi
26.
Turn right onto A70
1.9 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A70
27 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A70
1101 ft
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto M74
498 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto M74
7.6 mi
31.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
32.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
33.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
34.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
35.
Keep right onto M6
11.7 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
37.
Keep right at the fork
0.4 mi
38.
Continue onto M42
12.2 mi
39.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M40: London
1 mi
40.
Merge right onto M40
44.4 mi
41.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
42.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
34.4 mi
44.
Keep right onto Newbury Bypass (A34)
28.1 mi
45.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M3
1107 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto M3
7.9 mi
47.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
48.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
49.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
50.
Continue onto A31
11.3 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
52.
Keep left at the fork
386 ft
53.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
5.2 mi
54.
Take the ramp on the left
1248 ft
55.
Turn left onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hurn Road (B3073)
82 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.4 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
21 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.6 mi
60.
Enter Fairmile Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
160 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
62.
Continue onto Bargates (B3073)
0.3 mi
63.
Enter Fountain Roundabout and exit onto Fountain Roundabout (A35)
138 ft
64.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Irvine to Christchurch by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £81. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £40.5 (£81/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £27 per person (£81/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £20.25 per person (£81/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 463.72 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 463.72 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 56.2 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 56.2 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £81.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Irvine to Christchurch amounts to £81.

 

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 Irvine to Christchurch.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 56.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 28.05 £ (56.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 18.7 £ (56.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 14.03 £ (56.1/4) /p.

Where is Irvine located?

Irvine is located in North Ayrshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Irvine has coordinates 55.6115669o,-4.6696364o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Irvine from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Christchurch?

Christchurch is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Christchurch has coordinates 50.7357770o,-1.7785860o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Christchurch from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.