Lichfield West Dorset by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Lichfield and West Dorset by car is 166 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

How far is West Dorset from Lichfield? The driving distance is 166 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Lichfield, County: Staffordshire, England
To: West Dorset, County: Dorset, England
166 mi , 3 h 15 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Lichfield to West Dorset on map



Driving directions from Lichfield to West Dorset

166 mi 3 h 15 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
12.5 mi
22.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
23.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
24.
Keep right onto M5
64 mi
25.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London
1257 ft
26.
Keep left towards M4 East: London
2.5 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards M32: Bristol
0.6 mi
28.
Merge right onto M32
4.6 mi
29.
Continue onto Newfoundland Way (A4032)
0.4 mi
30.
Keep left onto Bond Street South (A4044)
0.3 mi
31.
Continue onto Temple Way Underpass (A4044)
0.4 mi
32.
Continue onto Temple Gate (A4)
1113 ft
33.
Enter Bath Bridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bath Road (A4)
170 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A4)
1191 ft
35.
Keep right onto Wells Road (A37)
915 ft
36.
Keep left onto Wells Road (A37)
2.4 mi
37.
Continue onto Bristol Road (A37)
1.3 mi
38.
Continue onto Hursley Hill (A37)
0.5 mi
39.
Continue onto Bristol Road (A37)
0.7 mi
40.
Continue onto Pensford Hill (A37)
0.5 mi
41.
Continue onto New Road (A37)
1.4 mi
42.
Enter Chelwood Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
175 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
4.9 mi
44.
Keep left onto A37
8.6 mi
45.
Enter Cannard's Grave Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
164 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
0.5 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
92 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
12.1 mi
49.
Enter Podimore and take the 3rd exit onto A303
820 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
2 mi
51.
Take the ramp on the left onto A37
0.6 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
102 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
3.4 mi
54.
Enter Combe Street Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ilchester Road (A37)
130 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Ilchester Road (A37)
0.9 mi
56.
Enter Fiveways roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingston (A37)
249 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingston (A37)
986 ft
58.
Enter Kingston Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Queensway (A30)
223 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensway (A30)
0.5 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A30
105 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A30
0.4 mi
62.
Turn left onto Dorchester Road (A37)
0.8 mi
63.
Enter Keyford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
192 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
9.8 mi
65.
Turn right onto Norden Lane
1.9 mi
66.
Turn right onto Dorchester Road (A356)
0.3 mi
67.
Turn left
307 ft
68.
Go straight onto Greenford Lane
272 ft
69.
Turn right
560 ft
70.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Lichfield to West Dorset by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £29. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £14.5 (£29/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £9.67 (£29/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £7.25 (£29/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 165.97 miles, this computation entails multiplying 165.97 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 20.1 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 20.1 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £29.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Lichfield to West Dorset stands at £29.

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Lichfield to West Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.05 £ (20.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.7 £ (20.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.03 £ (20.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Lichfield to West Dorset

The most time-consuming route from Lichfield to West Dorset spans a distance of 167.69 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Lichfield to West Dorset by car?

The cheapest route from Lichfield to West Dorset is the first suggested route (166mi, 3h 15min) and costs 29 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Lichfield to West Dorset is the second suggested route (168mi, 3h 38min) and costs 29.3 £.

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 West Dorset?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 166mi (distance from Lichfield to West Dorset) and its duration is 3h 15min. The slowest route is 168mi, and its duration is 3h 38min.

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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 West Dorset?

West Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level. West Dorset has coordinates 50.7755272o,-2.5816958o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.