Lancaster Basildon by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Lancaster and Basildon by car is 264 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

How far is Basildon from Lancaster? The driving distance is 264 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
To: Basildon, County: Essex, England
264 mi , 4 h 26 min
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Route from Lancaster to Basildon on map



Driving directions from Lancaster to Basildon

264 mi 4 h 26 min
1.
Head northwest on King Street (A6)
383 ft
2.
Turn right onto Common Garden Street
425 ft
3.
Continue onto Brock Street
370 ft
4.
Turn right onto Thurnham Street (A6)
1061 ft
5.
Continue onto South Road (A6)
1076 ft
6.
Enter The Pointer and take the 2nd exit onto Greaves Road (A6)
211 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Greaves Road (A6)
0.3 mi
8.
Continue onto Scotforth Road (A6)
3.5 mi
9.
Continue onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
0.4 mi
10.
Enter Hampson Green Roundabout and take the 1st exit towards M6: Preston
78 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards M6: Preston
554 ft
12.
Keep right towards M6(S): Preston
19.7 mi
13.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
14.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
15.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
17.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
19.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
20.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
21.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
23.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
25.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
29.3 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards A127: Southend
0.4 mi
28.
Enter Cranham Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A127: Basildon
143 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout towards A127: Basildon
0.3 mi
30.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
6.5 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards A176: Basildon
592 ft
32.
Keep left onto A127
547 ft
33.
Go straight onto Upper Mayne (A176)
590 ft
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
174 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.3 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
162 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.7 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
102 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
399 ft
40.
Continue straight to stay on Broadmayne (A1321)
1.4 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
263 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
389 ft
43.
Make a slight left onto Lincoln Road
417 ft
44.
Turn left onto Craylands
717 ft
45.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Lancaster to Basildon?

The expense of driving from Lancaster to Basildon, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £46.1. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £23.05 (£46.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £15.37 per passenger (£46.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £11.53 per passenger (£46.1 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Lancaster to Basildon, approximately 32 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 264.27 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £46.1 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Several factors that influence automotive fuel usage include:

Driving Habits: Engaging in aggressive driving behaviors, such as rapidly accelerating, exceeding the speed limit, and often braking, can have a substantial impact on fuel consumption, leading to increased petrololine usage.

Vehicle Maintenance: Ensuring proper maintenance, which includes frequent oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, guarantees the best possible fuel efficiency. Failure to perform maintenance might result in reduced fuel efficiency and heightened fuel usage.

Tire Pressure: Incorrectly inflated tires will elevate rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Ensuring the correct tire pressure is maintained is crucial for maximizing fuel efficiency.

Air Conditioning Usage: Operating the air conditioning system can elevate engine workload and fuel consumption, particularly in congested traffic or urban driving scenarios. Optimizing the use of air conditioning can assist decrease fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Lancaster to Basildon.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 32 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16 £ (32/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.67 £ (32/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8 £ (32/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lancaster to Basildon

The slowest route from Lancaster to the Basildon is 279.81 miles and takes 4 hours and 40 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Lancaster to Basildon is the first suggested route (264mi, 4h 26min) and costs 46.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Lancaster to Basildon is the second suggested route (280mi, 4h 40min) and costs 48.8 £.

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 Lancaster to Basildon?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 264mi (distance from Lancaster to Basildon) and its duration is 4h 26min. The slowest route is 280mi, and its duration is 4h 40min.

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

Where is Lancaster located?

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.

What is the location of Basildon?

Basildon is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Basildon has coordinates 51.5760840o,0.4887360o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Basildon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.