Lambeth Croydon by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Lambeth and Croydon by car is 10.3 miles. The driving time is 27 minutes.

How far is Croydon from Lambeth? The driving distance is 10.3 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Lambeth, County: Greater London, England
To: Croydon, County: Greater London, England
10.3 mi , 27 min
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Route from Lambeth to Croydon on map



Driving directions from Lambeth to Croydon

10.3 mi 27 min
1.
Head northeast
110 ft
2.
Turn right onto Old Paradise Street
146 ft
3.
Turn right onto Newport Street
822 ft
4.
Turn left onto Black Prince Road
0.4 mi
5.
Turn right onto Kennington Road (A23)
0.4 mi
6.
Turn right onto Kennington Park Road (A3)
723 ft
7.
Keep left onto Brixton Road (A23)
592 ft
8.
Keep right onto Brixton Road (A23)
1.4 mi
9.
Make a slight right onto Brixton Hill (A23)
1.2 mi
10.
Keep right onto Streatham Hill (A23)
0.5 mi
11.
Continue onto Streatham High Road (A23)
0.6 mi
12.
Keep left onto Streatham High Road (A23)
1.2 mi
13.
Continue onto London Road (A23)
1.4 mi
14.
Enter Thornton Heath Pond Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A235)
154 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A235)
0.8 mi
16.
Turn right onto Sumner Road (A213)
0.3 mi
17.
Turn left onto Mitcham Road (A236)
1252 ft
18.
Continue onto Roman Way (A236)
0.5 mi
19.
Continue onto Old Town (A236)
1132 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Pump Pail North
109 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Pump Pail North
996 ft
22.
Merge right onto The Croydon Flyover (A232)
826 ft
23.
Turn left
186 ft
24.
Make a slight left onto Park Lane (A212)
313 ft
25.
Go straight onto Croydon Underpass (A212)
0.3 mi
26.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Lambeth to Croydon by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £1.8. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £0.9 (£1.8/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £0.6 (£1.8/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £0.45 (£1.8/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 10.31 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 10.31 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 1.3 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 1.3 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £1.8.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Lambeth to Croydon amounts to £1.8.

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Lambeth to Croydon.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.65 £ (1.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.43 £ (1.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.33 £ (1.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lambeth to Croydon

An alternative route from Lambeth to the Croydon is 10.91 miles and takes 29 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Lambeth to Croydon by car?

The cheapest route from Lambeth to Croydon is the first suggested route (10.3mi, 27min) and costs 1.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Lambeth to Croydon is the second suggested route (10.9mi, 29min) and costs 1.9 £.

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 Lambeth to Croydon?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 10.3mi (distance from Lambeth to Croydon) and its duration is 27min. The slowest route is 10.9mi, and its duration is 29min.

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

Where is Lambeth located?

Lambeth is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 7 meters above sea level. Lambeth has coordinates 51.4935082o,-0.1178424o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lambeth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Croydon?

Croydon is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 58 meters above sea level. Croydon has coordinates 51.3761650o,-0.0982340o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Croydon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.