Route from Lichfield to Ipswich

The distance between Lichfield and Ipswich is 157 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

From: Lichfield, County: Staffordshire, England
To: Ipswich, County: Suffolk, England
157 mi , 2 h 39 min
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Route from Lichfield to Ipswich on map



Driving directions from Lichfield to Ipswich

157 mi 2 h 39 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.
Continue onto M6 Toll
25.4 mi
21.
Continue towards A14: Felixstowe
58.2 mi
22.
Keep left onto A14
19.1 mi
23.
Keep right onto A14
36.9 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Sproughton Road
26 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Sproughton Road
0.4 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sproughton Road
110 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Sproughton Road
0.4 mi
29.
Turn right onto Bramford Road (B1067)
0.8 mi
30.
Make a slight right onto Norwich Road (A1156)
745 ft
31.
Continue onto St Matthew's Street (A1156)
444 ft
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Civic Drive (A1022)
175 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Civic Drive (A1022)
572 ft
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Civic Drive (A1022)
116 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Civic Drive (A1022)
340 ft
36.
Turn left onto Elm Street
619 ft
37.
Turn right onto Museum Street
279 ft
38.
Turn right onto Princes Street
424 ft
39.
Turn right onto Civic Drive (A1022)
588 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Lichfield to Ipswich by car?

The cost of travelling by automobile from Lichfield to Ipswich is £27.1 when using petrol. Let us analyse and dissect the information. The petrol price under discussion is 143 pence per litre, while the car's fuel efficiency is 37.5 miles per gallon. If you are considering carpooling with a few friends, each person just needs to contribute £13.55 for the journey (£27.1 divided by 2). When there are three people in the car, each person will pay approximately £9.03 (£27.1 divided by 3). If there are four people in the car, each person would pay £6.78 (£27.1 divided by 4). Thus, that encompasses the financial facet of the expedition.

Now, let's delve into the intricate details of how we obtained these figures. The gasoline cost calculation is determined by the distance of your travel and the fuel efficiency of your car. To complete this journey, you would require approximately 19 litres of fuel. And that's the source of the £27.1 fare for the journey from Lichfield to Ipswich.

The whole fuel expenditure for the trip amounts to £27.1, taking into account the distance travelled, the price of petrol, and the fuel efficiency of the car. Regardless of whether you are travelling alone or with companions, understanding the breakdown of these expenses may assist you in organising your journey and managing your finances effectively.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Lichfield to Ipswich.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.55 £ (17.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.7 £ (17.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.28 £ (17.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lichfield to Ipswich

The second route from Lichfield to the Ipswich is 170.86 miles and takes 2 hours and 55 minutes.

The third route from Lichfield to the Ipswich is 154.28 miles and takes 2 hours and 49 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Lichfield to Ipswich is the third suggested route (154mi, 2h 49min) and costs 26.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Lichfield to Ipswich is the first suggested route (157mi, 2h 39min) and costs 27.1 £.

The most expensive route from Lichfield to Ipswich is the second suggested route (171mi, 2h 55min) and costs 29.6 £.

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 Ipswich?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 157mi (distance from Lichfield to Ipswich) and its duration is 2h 39min. The other route is 154mi, and its duration is 2h 49min. The slowest route is 171mi, and its duration is 2h 55min.

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

Ipswich is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Ipswich has coordinates 52.0567360o,1.1482200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ipswich from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.