Route from Luton to Basildon

The distance between Luton and Basildon is 55.8 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 1 minute.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Basildon, County: Essex, England
55.8 mi , 1 h 1 min
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Route from Luton to Basildon on map



Driving directions from Luton to Basildon

55.8 mi 1 h 1 min
1.
Head northwest on Stuart Street (A505)
70 ft
2.
Turn left onto Buxton Road
399 ft
3.
Turn left onto Adelaide Street
386 ft
4.
Turn right onto Wellington Street
398 ft
5.
Turn left onto Dumfries Street
707 ft
6.
Turn right onto Chapel Street (B4540)
284 ft
7.
Turn left onto Windsor Street
418 ft
8.
Turn right onto Castle Street
597 ft
9.
Continue onto London Road
0.8 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
378 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
0.3 mi
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A1081
34 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1306 ft
14.
Merge right onto New Airport Way (A1081)
942 ft
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: London
0.6 mi
16.
Merge right onto M1
5.3 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
18.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
19.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
20.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
22.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
24.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
29.3 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards A127: Southend
0.4 mi
27.
Enter Cranham Interchange and take the 1st exit towards A127: Basildon
143 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout towards A127: Basildon
0.3 mi
29.
Merge right onto Southend Arterial Road (A127)
6.5 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left towards A176: Basildon
592 ft
31.
Keep left onto A127
547 ft
32.
Go straight onto Upper Mayne (A176)
590 ft
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
174 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.3 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Upper Mayne (A176)
162 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Upper Mayne (A176)
0.7 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
102 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
399 ft
39.
Continue straight to stay on Broadmayne (A1321)
1.4 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Broadmayne (A1321)
263 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Broadmayne (A1321)
389 ft
42.
Make a slight left onto Lincoln Road
417 ft
43.
Turn left onto Craylands
717 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Luton to Basildon by car?

The journey from Luton to Basildon by car comes with a price tag of £9.7 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £4.85 for the trip (£9.7 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £3.23 each (£9.7 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £2.43 each (£9.7 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 6.8 liters of fuel. And that's where the £9.7 comes from for the trip from Luton to Basildon.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £9.7, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Luton to Basildon.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.4 £ (6.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.27 £ (6.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.7 £ (6.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Basildon

The slowest route from Luton to the Basildon is 59.82 miles and takes 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Luton to Basildon by car?

The cheapest route from Luton to Basildon is the first suggested route (55.8mi, 1h 1min) and costs 9.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Luton to Basildon is the second suggested route (59.8mi, 1h 22min) and costs 10.4 £.

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 Luton to Basildon?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 55.8mi (distance from Luton to Basildon) and its duration is 1h 1min. The slowest route is 59.8mi, and its duration is 1h 22min.

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

Where is Luton located?

Luton is located in Bedfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 121 meters above sea level. Luton has coordinates 51.8786707o,-0.4200255o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Luton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Basildon?

Basildon is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Basildon has coordinates 51.5760840o,0.4887360o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Basildon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.