Route from Merton to Hillingdon
The distance between Merton and Hillingdon is 32.7 miles. Travel time is 40 minutes.
To: Hillingdon, County: Greater London, EnglandDriving directions from Merton to Hillingdon
What's the cost of a drive from Merton to Hillingdon?
The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £5.7. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £2.85 each (£5.7 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £1.9 a head (£5.7 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £1.43 per person (£5.7 divided by 4).
Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 4 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £5.7 total comes from for the trip from Merton to Hillingdon.
The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:
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Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.
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Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess 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.
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Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.
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Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.
Diesel cost from Merton to Hillingdon.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2 £ (4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.33 £ (4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1 £ (4/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Merton to Hillingdon
The second route from Merton to the Hillingdon is 21.7 miles and takes 42 minutes.
The third route from Merton to the Hillingdon is 18.93 miles and takes 43 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Merton to Hillingdon by car?
The cheapest route from Merton to Hillingdon is the third suggested route (18.9mi, 43min) and costs 3.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The second cheapest route from Merton to Hillingdon is the second suggested route (21.7mi, 42min) and costs 3.8 £.
The most expensive route from Merton to Hillingdon is the first suggested route (32.7mi, 40min) and costs 5.7 £.
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 Hillingdon?
There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 32.7mi (distance from Merton to Hillingdon) and its duration is 40min. The other route is 21.7mi, and its duration is 42min. The slowest route is 18.9mi, and its duration is 43min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Merton to Hillingdon by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Merton to Hillingdon. It provides driving directions from Merton to Hillingdon, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Merton - Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon?
Hillingdon is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 57 meters above sea level. Hillingdon has coordinates 51.5351832o,-0.4481378o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Hillingdon from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
