Route from Lancaster to Suffolk Coastal

The distance between Lancaster and Suffolk Coastal is 284 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 53 minutes.

From: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
To: Suffolk Coastal, County: Suffolk, England
284 mi , 4 h 53 min
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Route from Lancaster to Suffolk Coastal on map



Driving directions from Lancaster to Suffolk Coastal

284 mi 4 h 53 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
38.9 mi
16.
Continue towards A14: Felixstowe
58.2 mi
17.
Keep left onto A14
19.1 mi
18.
Keep right onto A14
30.5 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
20.
Enter Beacon Hill Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A140
27 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A140
0.4 mi
22.
Turn right onto Needham Road (B1078)
1.6 mi
23.
Continue slightly left onto Church Road (B1078)
0.3 mi
24.
Turn right onto High Street (B1078)
0.8 mi
25.
Continue onto Lower Road (B1078)
1.9 mi
26.
Turn left onto B1078
2 mi
27.
Turn right onto B1079
0.7 mi
28.
Turn left onto B1078
3.5 mi
29.
Turn right onto The Street (B1078)
483 ft
30.
Make a slight left onto B1078
2.3 mi
31.
Turn right onto Broad Road
0.4 mi
32.
Turn left onto Broad Road
163 ft
33.
Turn right onto High Street (B1438)
371 ft
34.
Turn left onto Chapel Lane
0.8 mi
35.
Turn left onto Loudham Hall Road
1.3 mi
36.
Turn right
0.7 mi
37.
Turn left onto Ash Road
630 ft
38.
Turn right
0.4 mi
39.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Lancaster to Suffolk Coastal with petrol?

Driving from Lancaster to Suffolk Coastal costs £49.7 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £24.85 per person. With three passengers, it's £16.57 per person, and with four passengers, it's £12.43 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 34.5 liters of fuel. This results in a £49.7 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Lancaster to Suffolk Coastal.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 34.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.2 £ (34.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.47 £ (34.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.6 £ (34.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lancaster to Suffolk Coastal

The most time-consuming route from Lancaster to Suffolk Coastal spans a distance of 293.73 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Lancaster to Suffolk Coastal by car?

The cheapest route from Lancaster to Suffolk Coastal is the first suggested route (284mi, 4h 53min) and costs 49.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Lancaster to Suffolk Coastal is the second suggested route (294mi, 5h 3min) and costs 51.3 £.

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 Suffolk Coastal?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 284mi (distance from Lancaster to Suffolk Coastal) and its duration is 4h 53min. The slowest route is 294mi, and its duration is 5h 3min.

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

Suffolk Coastal is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level. Suffolk Coastal has coordinates 52.1403447o,1.4114455o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Suffolk Coastal from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.