Route from Leicester to Hertsmere

The distance between Leicester and Hertsmere is 88 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

From: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Hertsmere, County: Hertfordshire, England
88 mi , 1 h 32 min
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Route from Leicester to Hertsmere on map



Driving directions from Leicester to Hertsmere

88 mi 1 h 32 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
79 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
11.
Enter Berrygrove Interchange and take the 2nd exit
808 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
1068 ft
13.
Merge right onto Otterspool Way (A41)
1244 ft
14.
Enter Hartspring Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Western Avenue Elton Way (A41)
148 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto North Western Avenue Elton Way (A41)
2.2 mi
16.
Turn left onto Dagger Lane
0.9 mi
17.
Turn left onto Aldenham Road
0.3 mi
18.
Turn right onto Butterfly Lane
0.6 mi
19.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Leicester to Hertsmere with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Leicester to Hertsmere. The journey using petrol will set you back 15.4 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 7.7 pounds (£15.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 5.13 pounds (£15.4 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 3.85 pounds (£15.4 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Leicester and Hertsmere is approximately 87.92 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 10.7 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (10.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 15.4 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Leicester to Hertsmere is 15.4 pounds.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Leicester to Hertsmere.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.3 £ (10.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.53 £ (10.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.65 £ (10.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leicester to Hertsmere

The second route from Leicester to the Hertsmere is 98.3 miles and takes 1 hour and 50 minutes.

The third route from Leicester to the Hertsmere is 87.18 miles and takes 2 hours and .

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

The cheapest route from Leicester to Hertsmere is the third suggested route (87mi, 2h ) and costs 15.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Leicester to Hertsmere is the first suggested route (88mi, 1h 32min) and costs 15.4 £.

The most expensive route from Leicester to Hertsmere is the second suggested route (98mi, 1h 50min) and costs 17.2 £.

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 Hertsmere?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 88mi (distance from Leicester to Hertsmere) and its duration is 1h 32min. The other route is 98mi, and its duration is 1h 50min. The slowest route is 87mi, and its duration is 2h .

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

Hertsmere is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 92 meters above sea level. Hertsmere has coordinates 51.6619501o,-0.3075666o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Hertsmere from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.