Merton Harborough by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Merton and Harborough by car is 124 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

How far is Harborough from Merton? The driving distance is 124 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Merton, County: Greater London, England
To: Harborough, County: Leicestershire, England
124 mi , 2 h 14 min
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Route from Merton to Harborough on map



Driving directions from Merton to Harborough

124 mi 2 h 14 min
1.
Head southwest on Cleveland Avenue
176 ft
2.
Turn right onto Cannon Hill Lane
255 ft
3.
Turn left onto Kingston Road (A238)
1019 ft
4.
Go straight towards Morden
1.1 mi
5.
Continue onto Beverley Way (A298)
129 ft
6.
Take the ramp on the right onto A298
345 ft
7.
Merge right onto Beverley Way (A3)
1228 ft
8.
Continue onto Malden Way (A3)
1.4 mi
9.
Continue onto Tolworth Rise South (A3)
0.5 mi
10.
Continue onto Kingston Bypass (A3)
1.4 mi
11.
Continue onto Hook Underpass (A3)
0.3 mi
12.
Keep right onto A3
7.7 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left onto A3
1018 ft
14.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M25
860 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
28.8 mi
16.
Keep right onto M25
4.3 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The NORTH
1.2 mi
18.
Merge right onto M1
40.5 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left
1222 ft
20.
Keep right at the fork
1161 ft
21.
Continue onto London Road (A45)
2.1 mi
22.
Continue onto Nene Valley Way (A45)
3 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left towards A43
1252 ft
24.
Enter Lumbertubs Way Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Lumbertubs Way (A43)
20 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Lumbertubs Way (A43)
1.4 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lumbertubs Way (A43)
116 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Lumbertubs Way (A43)
0.8 mi
28.
Enter Round Spinney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Moulton Bypass (A43)
541 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Moulton Bypass (A43)
1 mi
30.
Enter Moulton Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kettering Road (A43)
237 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Kettering Road (A43)
0.5 mi
32.
Enter Overstone Grange Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Kettering Road (A43)
114 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Kettering Road (A43)
1.1 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kettering Road (A43)
97 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Kettering Road (A43)
4.4 mi
36.
Continue onto Broughton Bypass (A43)
569 ft
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Broughton Bypass (A43)
116 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Broughton Bypass (A43)
1.2 mi
39.
Continue onto Kettering Road (A43)
1.1 mi
40.
Enter Broughton Interchange and take the 1st exit
95 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout
1178 ft
42.
Merge right onto A14
3.5 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left towards A6
0.3 mi
44.
Enter Rothwell Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Rothwell Interchange (A6)
314 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell Interchange (A6)
400 ft
46.
Enter Rothwell Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
247 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
0.5 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
100 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
2 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
136 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Rothwell and Desborough Bypass (A6)
0.9 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Desborough Road (A6)
107 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Desborough Road (A6)
1.9 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
75 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
1 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
247 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Market Harborough Bypass (A6)
2.8 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Melton Road (B6047)
463 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Melton Road (B6047)
2.5 mi
60.
Continue onto Shangton Road (B6047)
0.6 mi
61.
Make a slight right onto Melton Road (B6047)
1.3 mi
62.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Merton to Harborough by car?

Embarking on the journey from Merton to Harborough, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 21.6 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 10.8 pounds for each of two passengers, 7.2 pounds for three passengers, and merely 5.4 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 123.84 miles, the car craves around 15 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 (15 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 21.6 pounds. Thus, the journey from Merton to Harborough is marked by a fuel cost of 21.6 pounds.
 

 

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 Merton to Harborough.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.5 £ (15/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5 £ (15/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.75 £ (15/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merton to Harborough

The slowest route from Merton to the Harborough is 111.35 miles and takes 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Merton to Harborough by car?

The cheapest route from Merton to Harborough is the second suggested route (111mi, 2h 38min) and costs 19.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Merton to Harborough is the first suggested route (124mi, 2h 14min) and costs 21.6 £.

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 Merton to Harborough?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 124mi (distance from Merton to Harborough) and its duration is 2h 14min. The slowest route is 111mi, and its duration is 2h 38min.

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

Where is Merton located?

Merton is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Merton has coordinates 51.4097735o,-0.2108092o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Harborough?

Harborough is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 131 meters above sea level. Harborough has coordinates 52.5708762o,-0.9346458o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Harborough from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.