Route from Lewes to Derby
The distance between Lewes and Derby is 195 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Driving directions from Lewes to Derby
What's the expense of traveling from Lewes to Derby by car?
Embarking on the journey from Lewes to Derby, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 33.7 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.
For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 16.85 pounds for each of two passengers, 11.23 pounds for three passengers, and merely 8.43 pounds for four passengers.
Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 194.7 miles, the car craves around 23.6 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.
With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (23.6 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 33.7 pounds. Thus, the journey from Lewes to Derby is marked by a fuel cost of 33.7 pounds.
Car consumption depends on several factors, like the following:
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Engine Optimization: Maintaining the engine's optimal performance through regular maintenance and tune-ups ensures efficient fuel combustion and minimizes fuel wastage.
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Aerodynamic Design: Designing vehicles with aerodynamic principles in mind reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency by minimizing air resistance, especially at higher speeds.
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Speed Management: Controlling vehicle speed within efficient ranges optimizes fuel consumption by reducing energy losses due to aerodynamic drag and friction.
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Environmental Adaptation: Considering driving conditions and environments, such as terrain and weather, allows for the adaptation of driving strategies to minimize fuel consumption under varying circumstances.
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Tire Technology: Utilizing advanced tire technology and maintaining proper tire pressure reduces rolling resistance, enhancing vehicle efficiency and fuel economy.
Diesel cost from Lewes to Derby.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.3 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.65 £ (21.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.1 £ (21.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.33 £ (21.3/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Lewes to Derby
The second route from Lewes to the Derby is 225.64 miles and takes 3 hours and 53 minutes.
The third route from Lewes to the Derby is 201.68 miles and takes 4 hours and 25 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Lewes to Derby by car?
The cheapest route from Lewes to Derby is the first suggested route (195mi, 3h 17min) and costs 33.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The second cheapest route from Lewes to Derby is the third suggested route (202mi, 4h 25min) and costs 35 £.
The most expensive route from Lewes to Derby is the second suggested route (226mi, 3h 53min) and costs 39.1 £.
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 Lewes to Derby?
There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 195mi (distance from Lewes to Derby) and its duration is 3h 17min. The other route is 226mi, and its duration is 3h 53min. The slowest route is 202mi, and its duration is 4h 25min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Lewes to Derby by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Lewes to Derby. It provides driving directions from Lewes to Derby, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Lewes - Derby 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 Lewes to Derby with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.
Where is Lewes located?
Lewes is located in East Sussex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 32 meters above sea level. Lewes has coordinates 50.8738720o,0.0087800o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lewes from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
What is the location of Derby?
Derby is located in Derbyshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 48 meters above sea level. Derby has coordinates 52.9225301o,-1.4746186o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Derby from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.