Route from Merton to Liverpool
The distance between Merton and Liverpool is 233 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
To: Liverpool, County: Merseyside, EnglandDriving directions from Merton to Liverpool
What's the expense of traveling from Merton to Liverpool by car?
Embarking on the journey from Merton to Liverpool, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 40.6 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 20.3 pounds for each of two passengers, 13.53 pounds for three passengers, and merely 10.15 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 232.82 miles, the car craves around 28.2 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 (28.2 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 40.6 pounds. Thus, the journey from Merton to Liverpool is marked by a fuel cost of 40.6 pounds.
Diesel cost from Merton to Liverpool.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.1 £ (28.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.4 £ (28.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.05 £ (28.2/4) /p.
Diesel cars generally have lower fuel consumption compared to petrol cars for the following reasons:
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Higher Energy Density of Diesel Fuel: Diesel fuel contains more energy per liter compared to petrol. This means that for the same volume of fuel, diesel engines can generate more power and travel a greater distance, resulting in lower fuel consumption.
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Increased Thermal Efficiency of Diesel Engines: Diesel engines operate at higher compression ratios compared to petrol engines. This higher compression ratio allows diesel engines to extract more energy from each unit of fuel. As a result, diesel engines are typically more thermally efficient, translating into lower fuel consumption.
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Greater Torque at Lower RPM: Diesel engines tend to produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic allows diesel vehicles to maintain better fuel efficiency, particularly during steady-state cruising, as they require less throttle input to maintain speed.
These factors combined contribute to the generally lower fuel consumption observed in diesel cars compared to their petrol counterparts.
Alternative routes from Merton to Liverpool
The second route from Merton to the Liverpool is 252.44 miles and takes 4 hours and 23 minutes.
The third route from Merton to the Liverpool is 218.38 miles and takes 4 hours and 58 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Merton to Liverpool by car?
The cheapest route from Merton to Liverpool is the third suggested route (218mi, 4h 58min) and costs 38.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The second cheapest route from Merton to Liverpool is the first suggested route (233mi, 3h 58min) and costs 40.6 £.
The most expensive route from Merton to Liverpool is the second suggested route (252mi, 4h 23min) and costs 44.1 £.
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 Merton to Liverpool?
There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 233mi (distance from Merton to Liverpool) and its duration is 3h 58min. The other route is 252mi, and its duration is 4h 23min. The slowest route is 218mi, and its duration is 4h 58min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Merton to Liverpool by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Merton to Liverpool. It provides driving directions from Merton to Liverpool, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Merton - Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool?
Liverpool is located in Merseyside county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Liverpool has coordinates 53.4083714o,-2.9915726o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Liverpool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
