Route from Luton to Blackpool

The distance between Luton and Blackpool is 207 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Blackpool, County: Lancashire, England
207 mi , 3 h 29 min
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Route from Luton to Blackpool on map



Driving directions from Luton to Blackpool

207 mi 3 h 29 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
14.2 mi
16.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
17.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
18.
Keep right onto M6
22.8 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards Blackpool
13.3 mi
20.
Continue onto A5230
0.4 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Ashworth Road
384 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Ashworth Road
1068 ft
23.
Turn left onto Clifton Road
0.5 mi
24.
Turn right onto Cherry Tree Road North
749 ft
25.
Turn left onto Preston New Road (A583)
0.6 mi
26.
Turn right onto South Park Drive (A587)
0.3 mi
27.
Turn left to stay on West Park Drive
0.6 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Beech Avenue
85 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Beech Avenue
616 ft
30.
Turn left onto Forest Gate
601 ft
31.
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
113 ft
32.
Turn left
91 ft
33.
Turn right
65 ft
34.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Luton to Blackpool by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £36.1. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £18.05 (£36.1/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £12.03 (£36.1/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £9.03 (£36.1/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 206.58 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 206.58 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 25 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 25 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £36.1.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Luton to Blackpool amounts to £36.1.

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Luton to Blackpool.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.5 £ (25/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.33 £ (25/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.25 £ (25/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Blackpool

An alternative route from Luton to the Blackpool is 204.24 miles and takes 4 hours and 48 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Luton to Blackpool is the second suggested route (204mi, 4h 48min) and costs 35.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Luton to Blackpool is the first suggested route (207mi, 3h 29min) and costs 36.1 £.

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 Blackpool?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 207mi (distance from Luton to Blackpool) and its duration is 3h 29min. The slowest route is 204mi, and its duration is 4h 48min.

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

Blackpool is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 16 meters above sea level. Blackpool has coordinates 53.8175053o,-3.0356748o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackpool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.