Lichfield Christchurch by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Lichfield and Christchurch by car is 173 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

How far is Christchurch from Lichfield? The driving distance is 173 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Lichfield, County: Staffordshire, England
To: Christchurch, County: Dorset, England
173 mi , 2 h 56 min
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Route from Lichfield to Christchurch on map



Driving directions from Lichfield to Christchurch

173 mi 2 h 56 min
1.
Head northeast
58 ft
2.
Turn right onto Swan Road
200 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto The Friary
37 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto The Friary
455 ft
5.
Continue slightly right onto St John Street
928 ft
6.
Continue onto Upper St John Street (A51)
0.5 mi
7.
Take the ramp on the left
171 ft
8.
Keep right at the fork
103 ft
9.
Go straight onto London Road (A5206)
0.7 mi
10.
Enter Swinfen Interchange and take the 2nd exit
772 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout
52 ft
12.
Merge left onto London Road (A38)
5.3 mi
13.
Enter Bassetts Pole and take the 3rd exit onto Sutton Coldfield Bypass (A38)
486 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Sutton Coldfield Bypass (A38)
0.8 mi
15.
Enter Sutton Coldfield Bypass and take the 1st exit onto Sutton Coldfield Bypass (A38)
53 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Sutton Coldfield Bypass (A38)
0.7 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6 Toll
4.6 mi
18.
Merge left onto M42
0.9 mi
19.
Keep right onto M42
1069 ft
20.
Take the ramp on the left
669 ft
21.
Merge left onto M42
11.5 mi
22.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M40: London
1 mi
23.
Merge right onto M40
44.4 mi
24.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
25.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
34.4 mi
27.
Keep right onto Newbury Bypass (A34)
28.1 mi
28.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M3
1107 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto M3
7.9 mi
30.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
31.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
32.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
33.
Continue onto A31
11.3 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
35.
Keep left at the fork
386 ft
36.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
5.2 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left
1248 ft
38.
Turn left onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hurn Road (B3073)
82 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.4 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
21 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.6 mi
43.
Enter Fairmile Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
160 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
45.
Continue onto Bargates (B3073)
0.3 mi
46.
Enter Fountain Roundabout and exit onto Fountain Roundabout (A35)
138 ft
47.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Lichfield to Christchurch?

The expense of driving from Lichfield to Christchurch using petrol amounts to £30.2. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £15.1 (£30.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £10.07 per person (£30.2 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £7.55 per person (£30.2 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 21 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £30.2 for the trip from Lichfield to Christchurch.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Lichfield to Christchurch.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.45 £ (20.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.97 £ (20.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.23 £ (20.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lichfield to Christchurch

The second route from Lichfield to the Christchurch is 156.63 miles and takes 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Lichfield to Christchurch by car?

The cheapest route from Lichfield to Christchurch is the second suggested route (157mi, 3h 28min) and costs 27.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Lichfield to Christchurch is the first suggested route (173mi, 2h 56min) and costs 30.2 £.

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 Lichfield to Christchurch?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 173mi (distance from Lichfield to Christchurch) and its duration is 2h 56min. The slowest route is 157mi, and its duration is 3h 28min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Lichfield to Christchurch with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Lichfield located?

Lichfield is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 84 meters above sea level. Lichfield has coordinates 52.6816020o,-1.8316720o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lichfield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Christchurch?

Christchurch is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Christchurch has coordinates 50.7357770o,-1.7785860o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Christchurch from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.