Route from Lewes to Stockton-on-Tees
The distance between Lewes and Stockton-on-Tees is 317 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
To: Stockton-on-Tees, County: Durham and North Yorkshire, EnglandDriving directions from Lewes to Stockton-on-Tees
What's the expense of traveling from Lewes to Stockton-on-Tees by car?
The trip fueled by petrol comes to £55.4. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.
For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £27.7 (£55.4/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £18.47 (£55.4/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £13.85 (£55.4/4).
To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:
Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 317.43 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 317.43 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 38.5 liters of fuel needed.
Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 38.5 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £55.4.
In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Lewes to Stockton-on-Tees amounts to £55.4.
One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Lewes to Stockton-on-Tees.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 38.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 19.2 £ (38.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 12.8 £ (38.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 9.6 £ (38.4/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Lewes to Stockton-on-Tees
The most time-consuming route from Lewes to Stockton-on-Tees spans a distance of 319.01 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 23 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Lewes to Stockton-on-Tees by car?
The cheapest route from Lewes to Stockton-on-Tees is the first suggested route (317mi, 5h 18min) and costs 55.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Lewes to Stockton-on-Tees is the second suggested route (319mi, 5h 23min) and costs 55.7 £.
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 Lewes to Stockton-on-Tees?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 317mi (distance from Lewes to Stockton-on-Tees) and its duration is 5h 18min. The slowest route is 319mi, and its duration is 5h 23min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Lewes to Stockton-on-Tees by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Lewes to Stockton-on-Tees. It provides driving directions from Lewes to Stockton-on-Tees, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Lewes - Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees?
Stockton-on-Tees is located in Durham and North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 13 meters above sea level. Stockton-on-Tees has coordinates 54.5704551o,-1.3289821o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stockton-on-Tees from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
