Route from Luton to Birmingham

The distance between Luton and Birmingham is 86 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
86 mi , 1 h 28 min
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Route from Luton to Birmingham on map



Driving directions from Luton to Birmingham

86 mi 1 h 28 min
1.
Head northwest on Stuart Street (A505)
846 ft
2.
Continue onto Dunstable Road (A505)
586 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Hatters Way (A505)
17 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Hatters Way (A505)
191 ft
5.
Turn right onto A505
98 ft
6.
Keep left onto Dunstable Road
0.4 mi
7.
Continue straight to stay on Dunstable Road (A505)
1.1 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dunstable Road (A505)
106 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Dunstable Road (A505)
0.6 mi
10.
Enter Leagrave Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M1
460 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards M1
0.3 mi
12.
Merge right onto M1
42.9 mi
13.
Keep right onto M1
5.1 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
15.
Keep left onto M6
9.3 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards A38(M) Birmingham Central
1069 ft
17.
Keep left onto A38(M)
0.3 mi
18.
Merge right onto Aston Expressway (A38(M))
1.6 mi
19.
Continue onto Corporation Street (A38)
670 ft
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bull Ring
1020 ft
21.
Enter Lancaster Circus and take the 1st exit onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
122 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
170 ft
23.
Turn left onto Aston Street
521 ft
24.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Luton to Birmingham with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Luton to Birmingham. The journey using petrol will set you back 14.9 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 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 7.45 pounds (£14.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 4.97 pounds (£14.9 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 3.73 pounds (£14.9 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 Luton and Birmingham is approximately 85.55 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 10.4 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 (10.4 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 14.9 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Luton to Birmingham is 14.9 pounds.
 

 

The quality of fuel can indeed affect car fuel consumption. The main reasons are:

  1. Fuel Efficiency: High-quality fuel with the proper blend of additives and detergents can help maintain engine cleanliness and efficiency. Clean engines tend to burn fuel more efficiently, resulting in better mileage and lower fuel consumption.

  2. Engine Performance: Lower-quality fuels may contain impurities or inconsistent blends, which can lead to incomplete combustion or engine knocking. This can reduce engine efficiency and increase fuel consumption.

  3. Engine Deposits: Low-quality fuels may leave deposits on engine components such as fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. These deposits can interfere with proper fuel delivery and combustion, leading to reduced fuel efficiency and increased consumption.

  4. Emissions: Poor-quality fuels may produce higher levels of harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Inefficient combustion due to low-quality fuel can lead to increased emissions and may also affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

  5. Long-term Effects: Continued use of low-quality fuel can result in long-term engine damage and decreased fuel efficiency. Over time, engine deposits can accumulate and impair engine performance, leading to higher fuel consumption and repair costs.

In summary, using high-quality fuel that meets the manufacturer's specifications can help maintain engine efficiency, reduce emissions, and optimize fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Luton to Birmingham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 10.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.2 £ (10.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.47 £ (10.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.6 £ (10.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Birmingham

The most time-consuming route from Luton to Birmingham spans a distance of 84.99 miles and requires a travel time of 1 hour and 57 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Luton to Birmingham is the second suggested route (85mi, 1h 57min) and costs 14.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Luton to Birmingham is the first suggested route (86mi, 1h 28min) and costs 14.9 £.

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 Birmingham?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 86mi (distance from Luton to Birmingham) and its duration is 1h 28min. The slowest route is 85mi, and its duration is 1h 57min.

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

Birmingham is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 124 meters above sea level. Birmingham has coordinates 52.4862430o,-1.8904010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Birmingham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.