Route from Leicester to Sandwell

The distance between Leicester and Sandwell is 52.1 miles. Travel time is 56 minutes.

From: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Sandwell, County: West Midlands, England
52.1 mi , 56 min
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Route from Leicester to Sandwell on map



Driving directions from Leicester to Sandwell

52.1 mi 56 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
0.6 mi
8.
Keep left onto M69
15.5 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left
0.8 mi
10.
Keep right at the fork
1041 ft
11.
Merge right onto M6
11.4 mi
12.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
13.
Keep left onto M5
3.1 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
0.3 mi
15.
Enter West Bromwich Interchange and take the 6th exit onto The Expressway (A41)
1247 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto The Expressway (A41)
1.6 mi
17.
Enter Albion Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Old Meeting Street (A4196)
321 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Old Meeting Street (A4196)
0.3 mi
19.
Continue onto Black Lake (A4196)
0.3 mi
20.
Continue onto Hill Top (A4196)
928 ft
21.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Leicester to Sandwell?

The expense of driving from Leicester to Sandwell, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £9. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £4.5 (£9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £3 per passenger (£9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £2.25 per passenger (£9 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Leicester to Sandwell, approximately 6.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 52.1 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £9 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it: 

 

  • Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power. 
     
  • Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it. 
     
  • Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should. 
     
  • Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check. 
     
  • Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system. 
     

To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.

Diesel cost from Leicester to Sandwell.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.85 £ (5.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.9 £ (5.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.43 £ (5.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leicester to Sandwell

The second route from Leicester to the Sandwell is 55.85 miles and takes 1 hour and 5 minutes.

The third route from Leicester to the Sandwell is 45.95 miles and takes 1 hour and 10 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Leicester to Sandwell is the third suggested route (46mi, 1h 10min) and costs 8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Leicester to Sandwell is the first suggested route (52.1mi, 56min) and costs 9 £.

The most expensive route from Leicester to Sandwell is the second suggested route (55.8mi, 1h 5min) and costs 9.7 £.

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 Sandwell?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 52.1mi (distance from Leicester to Sandwell) and its duration is 56min. The other route is 55.8mi, and its duration is 1h 5min. The slowest route is 46mi, and its duration is 1h 10min.

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

Sandwell is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 158 meters above sea level. Sandwell has coordinates 52.5361674o,-2.0107930o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sandwell from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.