Route from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent

The distance between Lancaster and Stoke-on-Trent is 87 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

From: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
To: Stoke-on-Trent, County: Staffordshire, England
87 mi , 1 h 31 min
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Route from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent on map



Driving directions from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent

87 mi 1 h 31 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 right onto City Road (A5007)
112 ft
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You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £15.2. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £7.6 (£15.2/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £5.07 per person (£15.2/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £3.8 per person (£15.2/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 86.99 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 86.99 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 10.5 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 10.5 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £15.2.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent amounts to £15.2.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.25 £ (10.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.5 £ (10.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.63 £ (10.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent covers 98.93 miles and necessitates 2 hours and 24 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent by car?

The cheapest route from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent is the first suggested route (87mi, 1h 31min) and costs 15.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent is the second suggested route (99mi, 2h 24min) and costs 17.3 £.

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 Stoke-on-Trent?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 87mi (distance from Lancaster to Stoke-on-Trent) and its duration is 1h 31min. The slowest route is 99mi, and its duration is 2h 24min.

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

Stoke-on-Trent is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 114 meters above sea level. Stoke-on-Trent has coordinates 53.0026680o,-2.1794040o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stoke-on-Trent from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.