Route from Merton to Ribble Valley

The distance between Merton and Ribble Valley is 263 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

From: Merton, County: Greater London, England
To: Ribble Valley, County: Lancashire, England
263 mi , 4 h 34 min
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Route from Merton to Ribble Valley on map



Driving directions from Merton to Ribble Valley

263 mi 4 h 34 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
18.8 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M40 (W): Birmingham
28.4 mi
17.
Keep right onto M40
56.8 mi
18.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
20.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
21.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
22.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
23.
Keep right onto M6
19.4 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto Samlesbury Interchange
1267 ft
25.
Keep right onto Samlesbury Interchange
435 ft
26.
Enter Samlesbury Interchange and take the 4th exit onto Preston New Road (A59)
0.3 mi
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston New Road (A59)
1.2 mi
28.
Take the ramp onto Preston New Road (A59)
453 ft
29.
Merge left onto Preston New Road (A59)
455 ft
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
12 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout
70 ft
32.
Merge left onto Whalley Road (A59)
1.4 mi
33.
Continue onto Myerscough Smithy Road (A59)
1.2 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A59
168 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
5 mi
36.
Enter Langho Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Whalley Bypass (A59)
519 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Whalley Bypass (A59)
2.5 mi
38.
Enter Whalley Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A59
148 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
0.6 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A59
138 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
0.5 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A59
104 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A59
1.3 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Pendle Road
62 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Pendle Road
979 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pendle Road
75 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Pendle Road
0.7 mi
48.
Turn right onto Waterloo Road (A671)
0.3 mi
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Well Terrace (B6478)
43 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Well Terrace (B6478)
440 ft
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Waddington Road (B6478)
17 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto Waddington Road (B6478)
0.7 mi
53.
Continue onto Clitheroe Road (B6478)
0.9 mi
54.
Continue onto Belle Vue Lane (B6478)
3.9 mi
55.
Turn left
1 mi
56.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Merton to Ribble Valley?

The expense of driving from Merton to Ribble Valley using petrol amounts to £45.8. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £22.9 (£45.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £15.27 per person (£45.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £11.45 per person (£45.8 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 31.8 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £45.8 for the trip from Merton to Ribble Valley.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Merton to Ribble Valley.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 31.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 15.9 £ (31.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.6 £ (31.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.95 £ (31.8/4) /p.

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 Ribble Valley?

Ribble Valley is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 218 meters above sea level. Ribble Valley has coordinates 53.9289626o,-2.4627718o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Ribble Valley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.