Route from Luton to Wakefield

The distance between Luton and Wakefield is 153 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

From: Luton, County: Bedfordshire, England
To: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
153 mi , 2 h 36 min
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Route from Luton to Wakefield on map



Driving directions from Luton to Wakefield

153 mi 2 h 36 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
22.2 mi
14.
Keep right onto M1
56.8 mi
15.
Keep right onto M1
24.5 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left onto M1
0.5 mi
17.
Enter Durkar Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1141 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1041 ft
19.
Enter Denby Dale Road and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
156 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
0.6 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
167 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
74 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
0.3 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
42 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
864 ft
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
102 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
422 ft
29.
Turn left onto Ings Road (A638)
832 ft
30.
Keep right onto Ings Road (A638)
162 ft
31.
Turn right to stay on Westgate (A638)
197 ft
32.
Continue straight to stay on Westgate (A642)
747 ft
33.
Make a slight left onto Mulberry Way (A650)
669 ft
34.
Turn left
233 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Luton to Wakefield?

Well, using petrol, it's £26.7. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £13.35 for the trip (£26.7 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £8.9 each (£26.7 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £6.68 each (£26.7 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 18.5 liters of fuel. And that's where the £26.7 comes from for the trip from Luton to Wakefield.

 

Several factors that influence automotive fuel usage include:

Driving Habits: Engaging in aggressive driving behaviors, such as rapidly accelerating, exceeding the speed limit, and often braking, can have a substantial impact on fuel consumption, leading to increased petrololine usage.

Vehicle Maintenance: Ensuring proper maintenance, which includes frequent oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, guarantees the best possible fuel efficiency. Failure to perform maintenance might result in reduced fuel efficiency and heightened fuel usage.

Tire Pressure: Incorrectly inflated tires will elevate rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Ensuring the correct tire pressure is maintained is crucial for maximizing fuel efficiency.

Air Conditioning Usage: Operating the air conditioning system can elevate engine workload and fuel consumption, particularly in congested traffic or urban driving scenarios. Optimizing the use of air conditioning can assist decrease fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Luton to Wakefield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.25 £ (18.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.17 £ (18.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.63 £ (18.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Luton to Wakefield

The second route from Luton to the Wakefield is 155.42 miles and takes 2 hours and 51 minutes.

The third route from Luton to the Wakefield is 161.39 miles and takes 3 hours and 11 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Luton to Wakefield is the first suggested route (153mi, 2h 36min) and costs 26.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Luton to Wakefield is the second suggested route (155mi, 2h 51min) and costs 27.1 £.

The most expensive route from Luton to Wakefield is the third suggested route (161mi, 3h 11min) and costs 28.2 £.

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 Wakefield?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 153mi (distance from Luton to Wakefield) and its duration is 2h 36min. The other route is 155mi, and its duration is 2h 51min. The slowest route is 161mi, and its duration is 3h 11min.

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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 Wakefield?

Wakefield is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wakefield has coordinates 53.6832980o,-1.5059240o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wakefield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.