Route from Leeds to Watford

The distance between Leeds and Watford is 179 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and .

From: Leeds, County: West Yorkshire, England
To: Watford, County: Hertfordshire, England
179 mi , 3 h
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Route from Leeds to Watford on map



Driving directions from Leeds to Watford

179 mi 3 h
1.
Head east on Great George Street
932 ft
2.
Turn right onto Albion Street
511 ft
3.
Turn right onto The Headrow
441 ft
4.
Turn left onto Park Row
312 ft
5.
Go straight onto Park Row
751 ft
6.
Turn left onto Park Row
830 ft
7.
Make a slight right onto Swinegate
30 ft
8.
Make a slight left onto Neville Street
92 ft
9.
Turn left to stay on Neville Street
859 ft
10.
Continue onto Great Wilson Street
856 ft
11.
Make a slight right onto Meadow Lane (A653)
704 ft
12.
Continue towards M621: Dewsbury
843 ft
13.
Take the ramp on the right towards M621
156 ft
14.
Keep left towards M621: The North
0.3 mi
15.
Merge right onto M621
3.1 mi
16.
Merge left onto M1
172 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
18.
Enter Berrygrove Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
1273 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
0.7 mi
20.
Keep right onto Stephenson Way
686 ft
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Colonial Way
229 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Colonial Way
591 ft
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Radlett Road
13 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Radlett Road
0.3 mi
25.
Make a slight left onto Radlett Road
0.3 mi
26.
Turn left onto Queens Road
277 ft
27.
Turn left onto Queen's Place
132 ft
28.
Turn right onto Gladstone Road
779 ft
29.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Leeds to Watford?

Well, using petrol, it's £31. The petrol price we're talking about here is 143 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £15.5 for the trip (£31 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £10.33 each (£31 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £7.75 each (£31 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 21.7 liters of fuel. And that's where the £31 comes from for the trip from Leeds to Watford.

 

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 Leeds to Watford.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.8 £ (19.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.53 £ (19.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.9 £ (19.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leeds to Watford

The second route from Leeds to the Watford is 185.18 miles and takes 3 hours and 10 minutes.

The third route from Leeds to the Watford is 189.57 miles and takes 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Leeds to Watford by car?

The cheapest route from Leeds to Watford is the first suggested route (179mi, 3h ) and costs 31 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Leeds to Watford is the second suggested route (185mi, 3h 10min) and costs 32.1 £.

The most expensive route from Leeds to Watford is the third suggested route (190mi, 3h 52min) and costs 32.9 £.

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 Leeds to Watford?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 179mi (distance from Leeds to Watford) and its duration is 3h . The other route is 185mi, and its duration is 3h 10min. The slowest route is 190mi, and its duration is 3h 52min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Leeds to Watford by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Leeds to Watford. It provides driving directions from Leeds to Watford, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Leeds - Watford 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 Leeds to Watford with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Leeds located?

Leeds is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Leeds has coordinates 53.8007554o,-1.5490774o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Leeds from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Watford?

Watford is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Watford has coordinates 51.6564890o,-0.3903200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Watford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.