Route from London to St Albans

The distance between London and St Albans is 24.9 miles. Travel time is 44 minutes.

From: London, County: Greater London, England
To: St Albans, County: Hertfordshire, England
24.9 mi , 44 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from London to St Albans on map



Driving directions from London to St Albans

24.9 mi 44 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
12.6 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards A405: St Albans
0.3 mi
27.
Make a slight left onto M1
215 ft
28.
Merge right onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.8 mi
29.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
431 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.4 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
237 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
112 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
35.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5183)
206 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5183)
0.7 mi
37.
Turn right onto St Stephen's Hill (A5183)
0.3 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Holywell Hill (A5183)
43 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Holywell Hill (A5183)
0.5 mi
40.
Turn left onto High Street (A5183)
365 ft
41.
Continue onto Verulam Road (A5183)
692 ft
42.
Turn right onto Britton Avenue
302 ft
43.
Turn left onto Selby Avenue
322 ft
44.
Turn right onto Upton Avenue
269 ft
45.
Turn right onto Russell Avenue
668 ft
46.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from London to St Albans with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from London to St Albans. The journey using petrol will set you back 4.3 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 2.15 pounds (£4.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 1.43 pounds (£4.3 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 1.08 pounds (£4.3 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between London and St Albans is approximately 24.94 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 3 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 4.3 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from London to St Albans is 4.3 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from London to St Albans.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.35 £ (2.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.9 £ (2.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.68 £ (2.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from London to St Albans

The second route from London to the St Albans is 22.94 miles and takes 45 minutes.

The third route from London to the St Albans is 23.08 miles and takes 46 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from London to St Albans by car?

The cheapest route from London to St Albans is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from London to St Albans is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from London to St Albans is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 St Albans?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 24.9mi (distance from London to St Albans) and its duration is 44min. The other route is 22.9mi, and its duration is 45min. The slowest route is 23.1mi, and its duration is 46min.

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

St Albans is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 118 meters above sea level. St Albans has coordinates 51.752725o,-0.339436o. RouteCalculator provides a map of St Albans from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.