Route from Luton to Three Rivers

The distance between Luton and Three Rivers is 20.1 miles. Travel time is 28 minutes.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Three Rivers, County: Hertfordshire, England
20.1 mi , 28 min
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Route from Luton to Three Rivers on map



Driving directions from Luton to Three Rivers

20.1 mi 28 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
2.4 mi
20.
Take exit 20 on the left towards A41: Aylesbury
1092 ft
21.
Enter Kings Langley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Watford Road (A41)
28 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Watford Road (A41)
0.5 mi
23.
Turn right onto Bridge Road
115 ft
24.
Make a slight right onto Langleybury Lane
1.5 mi
25.
Continue right onto Fir Tree Hill
0.7 mi
26.
Continue onto Redhall Lane
0.6 mi
27.
Turn left onto Sarratt Road
0.7 mi
28.
Turn right
1087 ft
29.
Continue onto The Green
0.3 mi
30.
Turn right onto Copthorne Road
1272 ft
31.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Luton to Three Rivers?

The expense of driving from Luton to Three Rivers, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £3.5. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £1.75 (£3.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £1.17 per passenger (£3.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £0.88 per passenger (£3.5 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Luton to Three Rivers, approximately 2.4 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 20.11 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £3.5 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Yes, fuel quality affects car fuel usage. The primary reasons:

Engine cleanliness and efficiency may be maintained using high-quality petrololine and the right additives and detergents. Clean engines burn fuel more effectively, improving mileage and fuel economy.

Performance: Impurities or uneven blends in low-quality fuels can cause incomplete combustion or engine banging. Engine efficiency and fuel consumption may suffer.

Engine deposits: Low-quality fuels can deposit on fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. Deposits can hinder fuel delivery and combustion, reducing efficiency and increasing consumption.

Carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions may increase with low-quality fuels. Inefficient combustion from low-quality petrololine can increase emissions and engine performance and fuel consumption.

Continued use of low-quality fuel can damage engines and reduce fuel efficiency. Engine deposits can slow engine performance, increasing fuel consumption and repair costs.

Overall, utilizing high-quality fuel that matches manufacturer specifications can improve engine performance, emissions, and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Luton to Three Rivers.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.2 £ (2.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.8 £ (2.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.6 £ (2.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Three Rivers

The second route from Luton to the Three Rivers is 22.67 miles and takes 35 minutes.

The third route from Luton to the Three Rivers is 22.19 miles and takes 37 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Luton to Three Rivers by car?

The cheapest route from Luton to Three Rivers is the first suggested route (20.1mi, 28min) and costs 3.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Luton to Three Rivers is the third suggested route (22.2mi, 37min) and costs 3.9 £.

The most expensive route from Luton to Three Rivers is the second suggested route (22.7mi, 35min) and costs 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 Three Rivers?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 20.1mi (distance from Luton to Three Rivers) and its duration is 28min. The other route is 22.7mi, and its duration is 35min. The slowest route is 22.2mi, and its duration is 37min.

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

Three Rivers is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 60 meters above sea level. Three Rivers has coordinates 51.6509104o,-0.4618996o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Three Rivers from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.