Route from London to Lancaster

The distance between London and Lancaster is 241 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

From: London, County: Greater London, England
To: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
241 mi , 4 h 15 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from London to Lancaster on map



Driving directions from London to Lancaster

241 mi 4 h 15 min
1.
Head north on Charing Cross
482 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto Cockspur Street (A4)
1063 ft
3.
Turn right onto Waterloo Place (A4)
462 ft
4.
Keep straight onto Regent Street St James's (A4)
692 ft
5.
Continue onto Piccadilly Circus (A4)
365 ft
6.
Make a slight left onto Regent Street (A4201)
31 ft
7.
Turn left to stay on Regent Street (A4201)
0.6 mi
8.
Turn left onto Margaret Street
248 ft
9.
Continue onto Cavendish Square
405 ft
10.
Continue onto Henrietta Place
871 ft
11.
Turn right onto Marylebone Lane
381 ft
12.
Turn left onto Wigmore Street (A5204)
1137 ft
13.
Continue onto Portman Square (A5204)
497 ft
14.
Continue onto Seymour Street (A5204)
1184 ft
15.
Turn right onto Edgware Road (A5)
1 mi
16.
Continue onto Maida Vale (A5)
0.9 mi
17.
Continue onto Kilburn High Road (A5)
1 mi
18.
Continue onto Shoot-up Hill (A5)
0.4 mi
19.
Continue onto Cricklewood Broadway (A5)
0.8 mi
20.
Continue onto Edgware Road (A5)
0.5 mi
21.
Continue straight to stay on Edgware Road
0.3 mi
22.
Enter Staples Corner West Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
371 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout
315 ft
24.
Take exit 1 on the left towards M1: The NORTH
0.3 mi
25.
Merge right onto M1
70 mi
26.
Keep right onto M1
5.1 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
28.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
29.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
30.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
31.
Keep right onto M6
36.7 mi
32.
Take exit 33 on the left towards A6: Lancaster (South)
0.3 mi
33.
Enter Hampson Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
355 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
0.5 mi
35.
Continue onto Main Road (A6)
1 mi
36.
Make a slight right
286 ft
37.
Turn left onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
2.5 mi
38.
Continue onto Greaves Road (A6)
0.3 mi
39.
Enter The Pointer and take the 3rd exit onto South Road (A6)
275 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto South Road (A6)
1079 ft
41.
Continue onto Penny Street (A6)
397 ft
42.
Continue onto King Street (A6)
406 ft
43.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from London to Lancaster?

The expense of driving from London to Lancaster using petrol amounts to £41.7. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 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 £20.85 (£41.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £13.9 per person (£41.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £10.43 per person (£41.7 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 29.2 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £41.7 for the trip from London to Lancaster.
 

 

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 London to Lancaster.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.2 £ (26.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.8 £ (26.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.6 £ (26.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from London to Lancaster

The second route from London to the Lancaster is 252.26 miles and takes 4 hours and 23 minutes.

The third route from London to the Lancaster is 271.35 miles and takes 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from London to Lancaster by car?

The cheapest route from London to Lancaster is the first suggested route (241mi, 4h 15min) and costs 41.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from London to Lancaster is the second suggested route (252mi, 4h 23min) and costs 43.7 £.

The most expensive route from London to Lancaster is the third suggested route (271mi, 5h 52min) and costs 47 £.

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 London to Lancaster?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 241mi (distance from London to Lancaster) and its duration is 4h 15min. The other route is 252mi, and its duration is 4h 23min. The slowest route is 271mi, and its duration is 5h 52min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from London to Lancaster by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from London to Lancaster. It provides driving directions from London to Lancaster, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the London - Lancaster 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 London to Lancaster with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is London located?

London is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. London has coordinates 51.5073509o,-0.1277583o. RouteCalculator provides a map of London from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Lancaster?

Lancaster is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 24 meters above sea level. Lancaster has coordinates 54.0465750o,-2.8007399o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lancaster from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.