Route from Lancaster to Dover

The distance between Lancaster and Dover is 324 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

From: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
To: Dover, County: Kent, England
324 mi , 5 h 25 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Lancaster to Dover on map



Driving directions from Lancaster to Dover

324 mi 5 h 25 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
34.9 mi
27.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
29.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
30.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
31.
Continue onto M2
25.3 mi
32.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: Canterbury
0.3 mi
33.
Enter Brenley Corner and take the 4th exit towards Canterbury
753 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout towards Canterbury
20 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A2
145 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A2
2 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A258
365 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A258
1.1 mi
39.
Turn right onto Connaught Road
0.5 mi
40.
Make a sharp left onto Park Avenue
0.3 mi
41.
Make a slight left onto Maison Dieu Road (A256)
855 ft
42.
Turn right onto Pencester Road
213 ft
43.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Lancaster to Dover?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 56.5 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 144 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 28.25 £ (56.5/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 18.83 £ (56.5/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 14.13 £ (56.5/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (323.94 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per liter = 56.5 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 323.94 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 39.3 liters

Fuel needed = 39.3 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 39.3 liters x 144 pence per liter = 56.5 £

Fuel cost from Lancaster to Dover = 56.5 £

 

Mind of the following to protect your car from over fuel consumption.

  1. Engine Condition: Taking care of your engine with regular tune-ups and oil changes keeps it running smoothly, which means it uses fuel more efficiently.

  2. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car matters more than you think. Sleek designs might look cool, but they can create more wind resistance and burn through petrol faster.

  3. Speed: Slow down, speed racer! Driving at high speeds not only puts you at risk of a ticket but also burns up more petrol. Ease off the pedal a bit and watch those fuel savings add up.

  4. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising down a straight highway or navigating winding roads, your driving environment can affect how much petrol you use. Plus, extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also impact fuel consumption.

  5. Tire Pressure: Don't forget to check those tire pressures regularly! Properly inflated tires reduce resistance and help your car roll more smoothly, saving you fuel in the process.

Diesel cost from Lancaster to Dover.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 39.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 19.6 £ (39.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 13.07 £ (39.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.8 £ (39.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lancaster to Dover

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Lancaster to Dover covers 337.72 miles and necessitates 5 hours and 36 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Lancaster to Dover is the first suggested route (324mi, 5h 25min) and costs 56.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Lancaster to Dover is the second suggested route (338mi, 5h 36min) and costs 59 £.

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 Dover?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 324mi (distance from Lancaster to Dover) and its duration is 5h 25min. The slowest route is 338mi, and its duration is 5h 36min.

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

Dover is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Dover has coordinates 51.1278758o,1.3134027o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dover from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.