Route from Kettering to Lancaster

The distance between Kettering and Lancaster is 178 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

From: Kettering, County: Northamptonshire, England
To: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
178 mi , 2 h 59 min
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Route from Kettering to Lancaster on map



Driving directions from Kettering to Lancaster

178 mi 2 h 59 min
1.
Head west on Northampton Road (A6003)
426 ft
2.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A6003
128 ft
3.
Exit the roundabout onto A6003
84 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Northfield Avenue (A6003)
79 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Northfield Avenue (A6003)
0.4 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rothwell Road (A4300)
34 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell Road (A4300)
0.4 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Warren Hill (A4300)
131 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Warren Hill (A4300)
0.4 mi
10.
Enter Glebe Farm Interchange and take the 2nd exit
741 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
12.
Merge right onto A14
18 mi
13.
Continue onto M6
22.8 mi
14.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
15.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
16.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
17.
Keep right onto M6
36.7 mi
18.
Take exit 33 on the left towards A6: Lancaster (South)
0.3 mi
19.
Enter Hampson Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
355 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
0.5 mi
21.
Continue onto Main Road (A6)
1 mi
22.
Make a slight right
286 ft
23.
Turn left onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
2.5 mi
24.
Continue onto Greaves Road (A6)
0.3 mi
25.
Enter The Pointer and take the 3rd exit onto South Road (A6)
275 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto South Road (A6)
1079 ft
27.
Continue onto Penny Street (A6)
397 ft
28.
Continue onto King Street (A6)
406 ft
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You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the cost of a drive from Kettering to Lancaster?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £31.1. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £15.55 each (£31.1 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £10.37 a head (£31.1 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £7.78 per person (£31.1 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 21.6 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £31.1 total comes from for the trip from Kettering to Lancaster.
 

 

The condition of the car can significantly impact fuel consumption. Here's how:

  1. Engine Efficiency: A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, burning fuel more effectively and consuming less. Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups can ensure optimal engine performance.

  2. Fuel System Health: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged fuel injectors or a faulty oxygen sensor, can lead to improper fuel combustion and increased consumption. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help prevent such problems.

  3. Tire Condition: Worn-out or improperly inflated tires increase rolling resistance, requiring more energy (and fuel) to propel the vehicle. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing worn-out tires can improve fuel efficiency.

  4. Aerodynamics: Damage to the car's body, such as dents or misaligned panels, can disrupt airflow and increase aerodynamic drag, leading to higher fuel consumption. Keeping the car's body in good condition can help maintain optimal aerodynamics.

Diesel cost from Kettering to Lancaster.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.75 £ (21.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.17 £ (21.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.38 £ (21.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Kettering to Lancaster

The second route from Kettering to the Lancaster is 198.24 miles and takes 3 hours and 32 minutes.

The third route from Kettering to the Lancaster is 194.85 miles and takes 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Kettering to Lancaster by car?

The cheapest route from Kettering to Lancaster is the first suggested route (178mi, 2h 59min) and costs 31.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Kettering to Lancaster is the third suggested route (195mi, 4h 6min) and costs 34 £.

The most expensive route from Kettering to Lancaster is the second suggested route (198mi, 3h 32min) and costs 34.6 £.

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 Kettering to Lancaster?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 178mi (distance from Kettering to Lancaster) and its duration is 2h 59min. The other route is 198mi, and its duration is 3h 32min. The slowest route is 195mi, and its duration is 4h 6min.

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

Where is Kettering located?

Kettering is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 77 meters above sea level. Kettering has coordinates 52.3963220o,-0.7302490o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Kettering from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Lancaster?

Lancaster is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 24 meters above sea level. Lancaster has coordinates 54.0465750o,-2.8007399o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lancaster from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.