Route from Lancaster to North Dorset

The distance between Lancaster and North Dorset is 260 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

From: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
To: North Dorset, County: Dorset, England
260 mi , 4 h 40 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Lancaster to North Dorset on map



Driving directions from Lancaster to North Dorset

260 mi 4 h 40 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 left onto M5
82 mi
16.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London
1257 ft
17.
Keep left towards M4 East: London
10.3 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A46: Bath. Stroud
0.5 mi
19.
Enter Tormarton Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A46
888 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
3.5 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
83 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
4 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left
0.2 mi
24.
Enter London Road Junction and take the 1st exit towards Northend
13 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout towards Northend
0.4 mi
26.
Turn right onto Toll Bridge Road
477 ft
27.
Continue onto Mill Lane
0.5 mi
28.
Turn right onto High Street
941 ft
29.
Turn left onto Down Lane
1307 ft
30.
Turn left onto Warminster Road (A36)
9.6 mi
31.
Enter Beckington Services Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
162 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
0.6 mi
33.
Enter White Row Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
175 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
4.6 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A36
307 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
1.5 mi
37.
Enter Cley Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
167 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
1.3 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Deverill Road (A350)
225 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Deverill Road (A350)
13 mi
41.
Continue onto Littledown (A350)
733 ft
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
94 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout
36 ft
44.
Go straight onto Littledown (A350)
778 ft
45.
Continue onto Grosvenor Road (A350)
0.3 mi
46.
Enter Ivy Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Little Content Lane (A30)
132 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Little Content Lane (A30)
0.3 mi
48.
Continue straight onto Christy's Lane (A30)
0.3 mi
49.
Keep left onto Christy's Lane (A30)
135 ft
50.
Enter Royal Chase Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lower Blandford Road (A350)
442 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Lower Blandford Road (A350)
1.1 mi
52.
Continue onto Cann Hill (A350)
2.7 mi
53.
Turn right onto Church Street
717 ft
54.
Make a slight right to stay on Church Street
73 ft
55.
Turn right onto West Street
0.7 mi
56.
Continue straight
0.3 mi
57.
Make a sharp left
0.3 mi
58.
Continue straight
967 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Lancaster to North Dorset by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £45.3. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £22.65 (£45.3/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £15.1 (£45.3/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £11.33 (£45.3/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 259.59 miles, this computation entails multiplying 259.59 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 31.5 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 31.5 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £45.3.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Lancaster to North Dorset stands at £45.3.

 

Tire air pressure affects automotive fuel economy because:

Rolling Resistance: Well-inflated tires demand less energy to move. This minimizes engine workload and boosts fuel efficiency. However, underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, making the engine work harder and using more petrololine.

Tires filled to the manufacturer's recommended pressure provide best performance and fuel efficiency. Any tire pressure below or above this suggested range can reduce fuel efficiency.

Uneven tire wear increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining tire pressure helps save tire wear and fuel use.

Properly inflated tires improve handling and stability, especially when cornering and braking. Smoother driving reduces rapid acceleration and braking, improving fuel efficiency.

Environmental Impact: Proper tire pressure improves fuel efficiency, lowers tire wear, and extends tire life. This reduces the environmental impact of tire disposal and manufacture, improving sustainability.

Fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety depend on optimum tire air pressure. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to manufacturer guidelines saves fuel and reduces environmental impact.

Diesel cost from Lancaster to North Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.7 £ (31.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.47 £ (31.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.85 £ (31.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lancaster to North Dorset

An alternative route from Lancaster to the North Dorset is 254.64 miles and takes 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Lancaster to North Dorset by car?

The cheapest route from Lancaster to North Dorset is the second suggested route (255mi, 4h 41min) and costs 44.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Lancaster to North Dorset is the first suggested route (260mi, 4h 40min) and costs 45.3 £.

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 North Dorset?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 260mi (distance from Lancaster to North Dorset) and its duration is 4h 40min. The slowest route is 255mi, and its duration is 4h 41min.

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

North Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 82 meters above sea level. North Dorset has coordinates 50.9497310o,-2.2112763o. RouteCalculator provides a map of North Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.