Route from Leicester to Sheffield

The distance between Leicester and Sheffield is 65 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

From: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Sheffield, County: South Yorkshire, England
65 mi , 1 h 19 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Leicester to Sheffield on map



Driving directions from Leicester to Sheffield

65 mi 1 h 19 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 right onto St Nicholas Circle (A594)
589 ft
6.
Make a slight left onto Vaughan Way (A594)
686 ft
7.
Keep right onto Vaughan Way (A594)
1224 ft
8.
Turn left onto St Margaret's Way (A6)
0.4 mi
9.
Make a slight left onto Ravensbridge Drive
0.4 mi
10.
Continue onto Anstey Lane (B5327)
0.6 mi
11.
Continue straight onto Anstey Lane (B5327)
0.9 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Anstey Lane (A5630)
163 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Anstey Lane (A5630)
452 ft
14.
Enter Anstey Lane and take the 1st exit onto A5630
154 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto A5630
0.5 mi
16.
Enter Anstey Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
182 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
0.6 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
19.
Merge right onto A50
4 ft
20.
Keep right onto A50
606 ft
21.
Keep left onto Markfield Road (A50)
1.5 mi
22.
Continue onto Bradgate Hill (A50)
1.2 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Leicester Road (A50)
135 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Leicester Road (A50)
0.6 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Markfield Bypass (A50)
205 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Markfield Bypass (A50)
1.2 mi
27.
Merge right onto A511
740 ft
28.
Keep right onto A511
254 ft
29.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The NORTH
0.6 mi
30.
Merge right onto M1
36.9 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left towards A617: Chesterfield
0.3 mi
32.
Merge right onto A617
338 ft
33.
Keep left onto A617
5 mi
34.
Keep right at the fork
416 ft
35.
Keep right at the fork
194 ft
36.
Keep left onto A61
1.5 mi
37.
Keep left onto A61
0.7 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A61
284 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A61
4.9 mi
40.
Enter Bowshaw and take the 1st exit onto Chesterfield Road South (A61)
210 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Chesterfield Road South (A61)
0.7 mi
42.
Enter Meadowhead Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards City
275 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout towards City
2.5 mi
44.
Continue onto London Road (A61)
1172 ft
45.
Continue onto Heeley Bridge (A61)
1130 ft
46.
Continue onto Asline Road
767 ft
47.
Make a slight left onto Bramall Lane (A621)
0.4 mi
48.
Enter Bramall Lane Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Saint Mary's Gate (A61)
54 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Saint Mary's Gate (A61)
0.3 mi
50.
Enter Moore Street and take the 2nd exit onto Hanover Way (A61)
176 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Way (A61)
0.3 mi
52.
Continue onto Upper Hanover Street (A61)
0.3 mi
53.
Enter University Square and take the 4th exit onto Brook Hill (B6539)
390 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto Brook Hill (B6539)
483 ft
55.
Continue onto Broad Lane (B6539)
0.3 mi
56.
Turn right onto Townhead Street
628 ft
57.
Turn right onto Pinfold Street
285 ft
58.
Turn left onto Holly Street
357 ft
59.
Continue slightly left onto Balm Green
423 ft
60.
Continue onto Barker's Pool
344 ft
61.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Leicester to Sheffield by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £11.4. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £5.7 (£11.4/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £3.8 per person (£11.4/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £2.85 per person (£11.4/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 65.43 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 65.43 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 7.9 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 7.9 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £11.4.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Leicester to Sheffield amounts to £11.4.

 

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 Leicester to Sheffield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.95 £ (7.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.63 £ (7.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.98 £ (7.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Leicester to Sheffield

The second route from Leicester to the Sheffield is 65.98 miles and takes 1 hour and 27 minutes.

The third route from Leicester to the Sheffield is 69.53 miles and takes 1 hour and 34 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Leicester to Sheffield is the first suggested route (65mi, 1h 19min) and costs 11.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Leicester to Sheffield is the second suggested route (66mi, 1h 27min) and costs 11.5 £.

The most expensive route from Leicester to Sheffield is the third suggested route (70mi, 1h 34min) and costs 12.1 £.

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 Sheffield?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 65mi (distance from Leicester to Sheffield) and its duration is 1h 19min. The other route is 66mi, and its duration is 1h 27min. The slowest route is 70mi, and its duration is 1h 34min.

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

Sheffield is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 82 meters above sea level. Sheffield has coordinates 53.3811290o,-1.4700850o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sheffield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.