Route from Islington to Birmingham

The distance between Islington and Birmingham is 116 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

From: Islington, County: Greater London, England
To: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
116 mi , 2 h 8 min
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Route from Islington to Birmingham on map



Driving directions from Islington to Birmingham

116 mi 2 h 8 min
1.
Head southeast on Dagmar Terrace
293 ft
2.
Turn left onto Essex Road (A104)
1248 ft
3.
Turn left onto Canonbury Road (A1200)
0.5 mi
4.
Keep left onto Highbury Corner (A1)
234 ft
5.
Continue onto Holloway Road (A1)
1.9 mi
6.
Turn right onto St John's Way (A1)
213 ft
7.
Keep left onto Archway Road (A1)
1.4 mi
8.
Turn left onto Baker's Lane (A1)
313 ft
9.
Turn right onto North Hill (A1)
400 ft
10.
Keep left onto Aylmer Road (A1)
0.5 mi
11.
Continue onto Lyttelton Road (A1)
1011 ft
12.
Make a slight left onto Lyttleton Road (A1)
279 ft
13.
Continue onto Lyttelton Road (A1)
0.3 mi
14.
Continue onto Falloden Way (A1)
0.8 mi
15.
Merge right onto North Circular Road (A406)
0.3 mi
16.
Keep right towards A1: The NORTH
1.3 mi
17.
Take the ramp towards The NORTH
69 mi
18.
Keep right onto M1
5.1 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
20.
Keep left onto M6
9.3 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards A38(M) Birmingham Central
1069 ft
22.
Keep left onto A38(M)
0.3 mi
23.
Merge right onto Aston Expressway (A38(M))
1.6 mi
24.
Continue onto Corporation Street (A38)
670 ft
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bull Ring
1020 ft
26.
Enter Lancaster Circus and take the 1st exit onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
122 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
170 ft
28.
Turn left onto Aston Street
521 ft
29.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Islington to Birmingham with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Islington to Birmingham. The journey using petrol will set you back 20.3 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 10.15 pounds (£20.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 6.77 pounds (£20.3 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 5.08 pounds (£20.3 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Islington and Birmingham is approximately 116.14 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 14.1 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (14.1 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 20.3 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Islington to Birmingham is 20.3 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 Islington to Birmingham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.05 £ (14.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.7 £ (14.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.53 £ (14.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Islington to Birmingham

The second route from Islington to the Birmingham is 116.46 miles and takes 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Islington to Birmingham by car?

The cheapest route from Islington to Birmingham is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Islington to Birmingham is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Islington to Birmingham?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 116mi (distance from Islington to Birmingham) and its duration is 2h 8min. The slowest route is 116mi, and its duration is 2h 45min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Islington to Birmingham by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Islington to Birmingham. It provides driving directions from Islington to Birmingham, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Islington - Birmingham 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 Islington to Birmingham with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Islington located?

Islington is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 34 meters above sea level. Islington has coordinates 51.5384433o,-0.1007341o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Islington from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Birmingham?

Birmingham is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 124 meters above sea level. Birmingham has coordinates 52.4862430o,-1.8904010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Birmingham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.