Route from Lancaster to Derby

The distance between Lancaster and Derby is 121 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

From: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
To: Derby, County: Derbyshire, England
121 mi , 2 h 11 min
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Route from Lancaster to Derby on map



Driving directions from Lancaster to Derby

121 mi 2 h 11 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)
52.9 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
0.3 mi
15.
Enter Barthomley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A500
44 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A500
8.2 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
18.
Continue straight
0.3 mi
19.
Keep left at the fork
1251 ft
20.
Turn left onto City Road (A5007)
846 ft
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto City Road (A5007)
85 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto City Road (A5007)
0.7 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto King Street (A50)
101 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto King Street (A50)
849 ft
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Victoria Place Link (A50)
103 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Victoria Place Link (A50)
0.4 mi
27.
Enter Heron Cross Roundabout and take the 1st exit
39 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout
796 ft
29.
Merge right onto A50
4.7 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A50
251 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
8.6 mi
32.
Enter McDonalds Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A50
143 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A50
0.8 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Derby Road (A50)
161 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Derby Road (A50)
4.7 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Main Road (A50)
198 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Main Road (A50)
5.2 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
39.
Enter Hilton Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards A516: Derby
199 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout towards A516: Derby
0.5 mi
41.
Continue onto Etwall Bypass (A516)
1.1 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A516
217 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A516
1.6 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A516
127 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A516
1.1 mi
46.
Merge right onto A38
0.5 mi
47.
Keep left towards A516: Derby
0.8 mi
48.
Keep left onto Uttoxeter New Road (A516)
1.4 mi
49.
Enter Uttoxeter New Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stafford Street (A601)
73 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Stafford Street (A601)
862 ft
51.
Continue onto Ford Street (A601)
877 ft
52.
Make a slight right to stay on Saint Alkmund's Way
352 ft
53.
Turn right onto Cathedral Road
436 ft
54.
Turn left onto Cathedral Road
487 ft
55.
Keep right onto Full Street
1114 ft
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Corporation Street
75 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Corporation Street
291 ft
58.
Enter the roundabout and exit onto Corporation Street
131 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Lancaster to Derby by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 21.1 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 10.55 quid each (£21.1 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 7.03 quid (£21.1 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 5.28 quid (£21.1 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Lancaster and Derby is about 121.06 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 14.7 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (14.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 21.1 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Lancaster to Derby: 21.1 pounds.
 

 

There are a bunch of reasons why your car drinks up petrol like nobody's business:

  1. How You Drive: If you're always flooring it, slamming on the brakes, or speeding like a maniac, you're gonna burn through petrol faster than if you take it easy.

  2. Car TLC: Keeping your ride in good shape with regular check-ups and stuff like oil changes and tire rotations can help it run more efficiently and sip less petrol.

  3. Car Type: Different cars have different petrol guzzling habits. So, the make, model, and size of your wheels can affect how much fuel you use.

  4. Where You Drive: Traffic jams, potholes, and hills can all suck up more petrol. So, cruising on a smooth highway is gonna be easier on your petrol tank than crawling through city streets.

  5. Fuel Quality: Cheap petrol might save you a few bucks at the pump, but it could end up costing you more in the long run if it's not good quality stuff.

  6. What You Carry: Loading up your car with a ton of stuff, like sports gear or camping gear, can weigh it down and make it thirstier for petrol.

Diesel cost from Lancaster to Derby.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 14.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.35 £ (14.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.9 £ (14.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.68 £ (14.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lancaster to Derby

The second route from Lancaster to the Derby is 112.37 miles and takes 2 hours and 23 minutes.

The third route from Lancaster to the Derby is 133 miles and takes 3 hours and 3 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Lancaster to Derby is the second suggested route (112mi, 2h 23min) and costs 19.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Lancaster to Derby is the first suggested route (121mi, 2h 11min) and costs 21.1 £.

The most expensive route from Lancaster to Derby is the third suggested route (133mi, 3h 3min) and costs 23.2 £.

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 Derby?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 121mi (distance from Lancaster to Derby) and its duration is 2h 11min. The other route is 112mi, and its duration is 2h 23min. The slowest route is 133mi, and its duration is 3h 3min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Lancaster to Derby by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Lancaster to Derby. It provides driving directions from Lancaster to Derby, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Lancaster - Derby 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 Derby 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 Derby?

Derby is located in Derbyshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 48 meters above sea level. Derby has coordinates 52.9225301o,-1.4746186o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Derby from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.