Melton Portsmouth by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Melton and Portsmouth by car is 182 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

How far is Portsmouth from Melton? The driving distance is 182 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Melton, County: Leicestershire, England
To: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
182 mi , 3 h 6 min
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Route from Melton to Portsmouth on map



Driving directions from Melton to Portsmouth

182 mi 3 h 6 min
1.
Head east on Main Street
0.5 mi
2.
Turn right
0.7 mi
3.
Turn right
1.2 mi
4.
Make a slight right
297 ft
5.
Make a slight right onto Thorpe Side
398 ft
6.
Continue onto Church Street
595 ft
7.
Turn right onto King Street
532 ft
8.
Continue slightly left onto Melton Road
1 mi
9.
Make a sharp left onto Landyke Lane
1.4 mi
10.
Turn right onto Stone Penn Lane
126 ft
11.
Turn left
2.6 mi
12.
Continue onto Six Hills Lane
3.5 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto Six Hills Lane
925 ft
14.
Merge right onto A46
6.1 mi
15.
Enter Hobby Horse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A46
352 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
6.8 mi
17.
Continue towards M1: London
35 mi
18.
Take exit 15A on the left towards A43: Oxford
1196 ft
19.
Keep left towards A43: Oxford
457 ft
20.
Continue onto A43
637 ft
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
283 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
1115 ft
23.
Keep right at the fork
334 ft
24.
Keep left onto A43
901 ft
25.
Keep left onto A43
5.5 mi
26.
Enter Towcester Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
156 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.8 mi
28.
Enter Abthorpe Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
138 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
9.2 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Brackley Bypass (A43)
63 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Brackley Bypass (A43)
1.1 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
143 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.8 mi
34.
Keep left onto A43
0.7 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
156 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
1.1 mi
37.
Enter Barleymow Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
183 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
3.2 mi
39.
Enter Baynard's Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A43
221 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A43
0.6 mi
41.
Take exit 10 towards M40: Bicester Central
0.5 mi
42.
Merge right onto M40
4.8 mi
43.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
44.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
34.4 mi
46.
Keep right onto Newbury Bypass (A34)
28.1 mi
47.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M3
1107 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto M3
7.9 mi
49.
Keep right onto M3
1.1 mi
50.
Keep right onto M3
1.1 mi
51.
Merge right onto M27
17 mi
52.
Take exit 12 on the left towards M275: Portsmouth (West)
1012 ft
53.
Merge left onto M275
1.8 mi
54.
Take exit 2 on the left towards Cruise and Cross Channel Ferries
0.3 mi
55.
Enter Rudmore Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Twyford Avenue (A3)
31 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Twyford Avenue (A3)
0.4 mi
57.
Turn left onto Wilson Road
876 ft
58.
Turn left onto Gruneisen Road
62 ft
59.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Melton to Portsmouth by car?

Embarking on the journey from Melton to Portsmouth, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 31.8 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 15.9 pounds for each of two passengers, 10.6 pounds for three passengers, and merely 7.95 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 182.12 miles, the car craves around 22.1 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (22.1 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 31.8 pounds. Thus, the journey from Melton to Portsmouth is marked by a fuel cost of 31.8 pounds.
 

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Melton to Portsmouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11 £ (22/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.33 £ (22/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.5 £ (22/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Melton to Portsmouth

The second route from Melton to the Portsmouth is 189.55 miles and takes 3 hours and 16 minutes.

The third route from Melton to the Portsmouth is 166.08 miles and takes 3 hours and 25 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Melton to Portsmouth by car?

The cheapest route from Melton to Portsmouth is the third suggested route (166mi, 3h 25min) and costs 29 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Melton to Portsmouth is the first suggested route (182mi, 3h 6min) and costs 31.8 £.

The most expensive route from Melton to Portsmouth is the second suggested route (190mi, 3h 16min) and costs 33.1 £.

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 Melton to Portsmouth?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 182mi (distance from Melton to Portsmouth) and its duration is 3h 6min. The other route is 190mi, and its duration is 3h 16min. The slowest route is 166mi, and its duration is 3h 25min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Melton to Portsmouth by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Melton to Portsmouth. It provides driving directions from Melton to Portsmouth, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Melton - Portsmouth 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 Melton to Portsmouth with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Melton located?

Melton is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 133 meters above sea level. Melton has coordinates 52.8282784o,-0.8432685o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Melton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Portsmouth?

Portsmouth is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Portsmouth has coordinates 50.8197675o,-1.0879769o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Portsmouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.