Luton Blackwood by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Luton and Blackwood by car is 168 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

How far is Blackwood from Luton? The driving distance is 168 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Blackwood, County: Newport, Wales
168 mi , 2 h 56 min
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Route from Luton to Blackwood on map



Driving directions from Luton to Blackwood

168 mi 2 h 56 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
8.7 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25: Stansted
0.4 mi
18.
Keep right towards M25: Heathrow
0.6 mi
19.
Merge right onto M25
18.7 mi
20.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London (West)
980 ft
21.
Keep right towards M4: The West
0.8 mi
22.
Merge right onto M4
100 mi
23.
Keep right onto M4
18.7 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
561 ft
25.
Continue onto A4042
0.3 mi
26.
Enter Grove Park Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Brynglas Tunnels and Malpas Road Relief Road (A4042)
243 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Brynglas Tunnels and Malpas Road Relief Road (A4042)
1.4 mi
28.
Enter Croes-y-myalch Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
275 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1.1 mi
30.
Enter Llantarnam Bypass and take the 3rd exit onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
307 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Turnpike Road (A4042)
0.8 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
168 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Croesyceiliog Bypass (A4042)
1.3 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
261 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4042
478 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
0.9 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A472
196 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.8 mi
40.
Keep left onto A472
4.7 mi
41.
Turn left
584 ft
42.
Go straight onto A467
1.1 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
349 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.5 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4048
293 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
227 ft
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
160 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.6 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B4251
196 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto B4251
118 ft
51.
Make a slight left onto B4254
0.3 mi
52.
Make a sharp right onto High Street (B4251)
0.6 mi
53.
You have arrived at your destination
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Luton to Blackwood by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £29.4. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £14.7 (£29.4/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £9.8 (£29.4/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £7.35 (£29.4/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 168.17 miles, this computation entails multiplying 168.17 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 20.4 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 20.4 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £29.4.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Luton to Blackwood stands at £29.4.

 

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 Luton to Blackwood.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.2 £ (20.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.8 £ (20.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.1 £ (20.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Blackwood

The most time-consuming route from Luton to Blackwood spans a distance of 147.54 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 16 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Luton to Blackwood is the second suggested route (148mi, 3h 16min) and costs 25.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Luton to Blackwood is the first suggested route (168mi, 2h 56min) and costs 29.4 £.

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 Blackwood?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 168mi (distance from Luton to Blackwood) and its duration is 2h 56min. The slowest route is 148mi, and its duration is 3h 16min.

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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 Blackwood?

Blackwood is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 172 meters above sea level. Blackwood has coordinates 51.6689350o,-3.1957870o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackwood from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.