Route from Luton to Northampton

The distance between Luton and Northampton is 35.1 miles. Travel time is 41 minutes.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Northampton, County: Northamptonshire, England
35.1 mi , 41 min
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Route from Luton to Northampton on map



Driving directions from Luton to Northampton

35.1 mi 41 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
27.7 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left
1222 ft
14.
Keep right at the fork
1161 ft
15.
Continue onto London Road (A45)
1.8 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left
785 ft
17.
Enter Queen Eleanor Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A508)
251 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A508)
1 mi
19.
Continue onto Cotton End (A508)
0.4 mi
20.
Turn left onto St Peters Way (A428)
1054 ft
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Horse Shoe Street (A508)
222 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Horse Shoe Street (A508)
570 ft
23.
Continue onto Horse Market (A508)
1148 ft
24.
Make a slight left onto St Andrew's Street
344 ft
25.
Turn left onto Herbert Street
506 ft
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You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Luton to Northampton by car?

The journey from Luton to Northampton by car comes with a price tag of £6.1 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 £3.05 for the trip (£6.1 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £2.03 each (£6.1 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £1.53 each (£6.1 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 4.3 liters of fuel. And that's where the £6.1 comes from for the trip from Luton to Northampton.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £6.1, 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.
 

 

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 Northampton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.15 £ (4.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.43 £ (4.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.08 £ (4.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Northampton

The most time-consuming route from Luton to Northampton spans a distance of 39.58 miles and requires a travel time of 53 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Luton to Northampton is the first suggested route (35.1mi, 41min) and costs 6.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Luton to Northampton is the second suggested route (39.6mi, 53min) and costs 6.9 £.

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 Northampton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 35.1mi (distance from Luton to Northampton) and its duration is 41min. The slowest route is 39.6mi, and its duration is 53min.

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

Northampton is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 70 meters above sea level. Northampton has coordinates 52.2404770o,-0.9026560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Northampton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.