Route from Llanelli to Ipswich

The distance between Llanelli and Ipswich is 289 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

From: Llanelli, County: Llanelli, Wales
To: Ipswich, County: Suffolk, England
289 mi , 4 h 56 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Llanelli to Ipswich on map



Driving directions from Llanelli to Ipswich

289 mi 4 h 56 min
1.
Head east on Murray Street (A4214)
41 ft
2.
Turn right onto A4214
514 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Upper Robinson Street (A4214)
79 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Robinson Street (A4214)
470 ft
5.
Turn left onto A4214
362 ft
6.
Turn right onto Stepney Place (A4214)
957 ft
7.
Enter Swansea Castle Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A484
215 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A484
0.4 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A484
180 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto A484
0.7 mi
11.
Enter Trostre Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4138
68 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A4138
0.7 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4138
184 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A4138
0.5 mi
15.
Enter Industrial Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4138
150 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A4138
0.4 mi
17.
Enter Penprys Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4138
138 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A4138
1.1 mi
19.
Enter Trosserch Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4138
215 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A4138
1.4 mi
21.
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
22.
Merge right onto M4
66 mi
23.
Keep right onto M4
111 mi
24.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 North: Watford
0.3 mi
25.
Keep left towards M25 North: Oxford
0.5 mi
26.
Merge right onto M25
14.3 mi
27.
Keep right onto M25
36.1 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left onto M25
1308 ft
29.
Keep left onto M25
4.5 mi
30.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
1180 ft
31.
Continue onto Mountnessing By-Pass (A12)
0.4 mi
32.
Continue onto Mountnessing Bypass (A12)
3 mi
33.
Continue onto Margaretting Bypass (A12)
1.3 mi
34.
Continue onto Chelmsford Bypass (A12)
9.2 mi
35.
Continue onto Boreham Bypass (A12)
2.4 mi
36.
Continue onto Hatfield Peverel Bypass (A12)
4.6 mi
37.
Continue onto London Road (A12)
26.1 mi
38.
Enter Copdock Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A1214
658 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A1214
0.3 mi
40.
Make a slight left onto A1214
2 mi
41.
Continue onto Handford Road (A1071)
0.4 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Civic Drive (A1022)
223 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Civic Drive (A1022)
340 ft
44.
Turn left onto Elm Street
619 ft
45.
Turn right onto Museum Street
279 ft
46.
Turn right onto Princes Street
424 ft
47.
Turn right onto Civic Drive (A1022)
588 ft
48.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the cost of a drive from Llanelli to Ipswich?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £50.5. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £25.25 each (£50.5 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £16.83 a head (£50.5 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £12.63 per person (£50.5 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 35.1 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £50.5 total comes from for the trip from Llanelli to Ipswich.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Llanelli to Ipswich.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 35 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.5 £ (35/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.67 £ (35/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.75 £ (35/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Llanelli to Ipswich

The slowest route from Llanelli to the Ipswich is 294.98 miles and takes 5 hours and 4 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Llanelli to Ipswich is the first suggested route (289mi, 4h 56min) and costs 50.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Llanelli to Ipswich is the second suggested route (295mi, 5h 4min) and costs 51.5 £.

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 Llanelli to Ipswich?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 289mi (distance from Llanelli to Ipswich) and its duration is 4h 56min. The slowest route is 295mi, and its duration is 5h 4min.

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

Llanelli is located in Llanelli county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. Llanelli has coordinates 51.6808860o,-4.1602480o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Llanelli 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.