Route from Leicester to Christchurch

The distance between Leicester and Christchurch is 166 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

From: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Christchurch, County: Dorset, England
166 mi , 2 h 51 min
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Route from Leicester to Christchurch on map



Driving directions from Leicester to Christchurch

166 mi 2 h 51 min
1.
Head south on Highcross Street (A50)
16 ft
2.
Turn right onto Vaughan Way (A594)
192 ft
3.
Make a slight left to stay on Vaughan Way (A594)
529 ft
4.
Continue onto St Nicholas Circle
808 ft
5.
Keep left onto St Augustine Road (A47)
874 ft
6.
Turn left onto Narborough Road North (A5460)
2.9 mi
7.
Continue onto A5460
0.4 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1
0.4 mi
9.
Merge right onto M1
31.2 mi
10.
Take exit 15A on the left towards A43: Oxford
1196 ft
11.
Keep left towards A43: Oxford
457 ft
12.
Continue onto A43
637 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
283 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
1115 ft
15.
Keep right at the fork
334 ft
16.
Keep left onto A43
901 ft
17.
Keep left onto A43
5.5 mi
18.
Enter Towcester Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
156 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.8 mi
20.
Enter Abthorpe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
138 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
9.2 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Brackley Bypass (A43)
63 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Brackley Bypass (A43)
1.1 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
143 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.8 mi
26.
Keep left onto A43
0.7 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
156 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
1.1 mi
29.
Enter Barleymow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
183 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
3.2 mi
31.
Enter Baynard's Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
221 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.6 mi
33.
Take exit 10 towards M40: Bicester Central
0.5 mi
34.
Merge right onto M40
4.8 mi
35.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
36.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
34.4 mi
38.
Keep right onto Newbury Bypass (A34)
28.1 mi
39.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M3
1107 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto M3
7.9 mi
41.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
42.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
43.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
44.
Continue onto A31
11.3 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
46.
Keep left at the fork
386 ft
47.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
5.2 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left
1248 ft
49.
Turn left onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hurn Road (B3073)
82 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.4 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
21 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.6 mi
54.
Enter Fairmile Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
160 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
56.
Continue onto Bargates (B3073)
0.3 mi
57.
Enter Fountain Roundabout and exit onto Fountain Roundabout (A35)
138 ft
58.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Leicester to Christchurch by car?

Driving from Leicester to Christchurch costs £28.8 if you use petrol. Break it down. The automobile gets 37.5 mpg and costs 143 pence per litre. If you want to carpool with friends, each of you simply pays £14.4 (£28.8 split by 2). With three friends, it's £9.6 each (£28.8 divided by 3), and with four, it's £7.2 a piece. So that's the trip's finances.

Let's examine how we got these numbers. The fuel cost depends on your car's thirst and distance. About 20.2 litres of petrol are needed for this trip. This accounts for the £28.8 Leicester-Christchurch fare.

In all, the travel costs £28.8 due to distance, petrol price, and car fuel use. Knowing these prices can help you budget and organise your trip, whether you're flying alone or with company.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Leicester to Christchurch.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.1 £ (18.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.07 £ (18.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.55 £ (18.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leicester to Christchurch

The second route from Leicester to the Christchurch is 171.94 miles and takes 2 hours and 57 minutes.

The third route from Leicester to the Christchurch is 162.93 miles and takes 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Leicester to Christchurch by car?

The cheapest route from Leicester to Christchurch is the third suggested route (163mi, 3h 13min) and costs 28.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Leicester to Christchurch is the first suggested route (166mi, 2h 51min) and costs 28.8 £.

The most expensive route from Leicester to Christchurch is the second suggested route (172mi, 2h 57min) and costs 29.8 £.

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 Leicester to Christchurch?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 166mi (distance from Leicester to Christchurch) and its duration is 2h 51min. The other route is 172mi, and its duration is 2h 57min. The slowest route is 163mi, and its duration is 3h 13min.

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

Where is Leicester located?

Leicester is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 62 meters above sea level. Leicester has coordinates 52.6368778o,-1.1397592o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Leicester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Christchurch?

Christchurch is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Christchurch has coordinates 50.7357770o,-1.7785860o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Christchurch from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.