Route from Luton to Thurrock

The distance between Luton and Thurrock is 55.5 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Thurrock, County: Essex, England
55.5 mi , 1 h 2 min
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Route from Luton to Thurrock on map



Driving directions from Luton to Thurrock

55.5 mi 1 h 2 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
5.3 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
18.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
19.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
20.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
22.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
24.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.5 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards A13 (E): Tilbury
0.8 mi
27.
Merge right onto A13
1.5 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left onto A13
0.3 mi
29.
Enter Stifford Interchange and take the 4th exit onto A1012
897 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A1012
1088 ft
31.
Enter Treacle Mine Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lodge Lane
279 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Lodge Lane
1.2 mi
33.
Enter Daneholes Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stanford Road (A1013)
308 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Stanford Road (A1013)
0.5 mi
35.
Turn right
267 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Luton to Thurrock?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 9.7 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 4.85 quid each (£9.7 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 3.23 quid per person (£9.7 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 2.43 quid per person (£9.7 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 6.7 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 55.5 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 6.7 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Luton to Thurrock: 9.7 quid.

 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Luton to Thurrock.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.35 £ (6.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.23 £ (6.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.68 £ (6.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Thurrock

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Luton to Thurrock covers 60.25 miles and necessitates 1 hour and 23 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Luton to Thurrock is the first suggested route (55.5mi, 1h 2min) and costs 9.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Luton to Thurrock is the second suggested route (60.3mi, 1h 23min) and costs 10.5 £.

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 Thurrock?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 55.5mi (distance from Luton to Thurrock) and its duration is 1h 2min. The slowest route is 60.3mi, and its duration is 1h 23min.

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

Thurrock is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level. Thurrock has coordinates 51.4934557o,0.3529197o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Thurrock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.