Route from Merton to Wakefield

The distance between Merton and Wakefield is 210 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

From: Merton, County: Greater London, England
To: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
210 mi , 3 h 34 min
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Route from Merton to Wakefield on map



Driving directions from Merton to Wakefield

210 mi 3 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
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
55.6 mi
19.
Keep right onto M1
22.2 mi
20.
Keep right onto M1
56.8 mi
21.
Keep right onto M1
24.5 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto M1
0.5 mi
23.
Enter Durkar Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1141 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1041 ft
25.
Enter Denby Dale Road and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
156 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
0.6 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
167 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
74 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
0.3 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
42 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
864 ft
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
102 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Charlesworth Way (A636)
422 ft
35.
Turn left onto Ings Road (A638)
832 ft
36.
Keep right onto Ings Road (A638)
162 ft
37.
Turn right to stay on Westgate (A638)
197 ft
38.
Continue straight to stay on Westgate (A642)
747 ft
39.
Make a slight left onto Mulberry Way (A650)
669 ft
40.
Turn left
233 ft
41.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Merton to Wakefield by car?

Embarking on the journey from Merton to Wakefield, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 36.7 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 18.35 pounds for each of two passengers, 12.23 pounds for three passengers, and merely 9.18 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 210.44 miles, the car craves around 25.5 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 (25.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 36.7 pounds. Thus, the journey from Merton to Wakefield is marked by a fuel cost of 36.7 pounds.
 

 

Some factors that can impact how much petrol your car consumes, are:

  1. Tire Pressure: Believe it or not, keeping your tires properly inflated can make a big difference. Under-inflated tires create more resistance and require more fuel to keep your car rolling smoothly.

  2. Speed: Zooming along at high speeds might be fun, but it's also a surefire way to guzzle petrol. Slowing down a bit can save you some serious cash at the pump.

  3. Engine Condition: A well-maintained engine runs more efficiently, so make sure you're keeping up with those regular tune-ups and oil changes to keep your petrol usage in check.

  4. Aerodynamics: The shape of your car can affect how much wind resistance it encounters, which in turn affects fuel consumption. Sporty cars with sleek designs might look cool, but they often have higher drag and use more petrol.

  5. Driving Environment: Whether you're cruising on flat highways or tackling hilly terrain, your driving environment can impact fuel consumption. Plus, driving in extreme weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can also affect how much petrol you use.

Diesel cost from Merton to Wakefield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 25.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.75 £ (25.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.5 £ (25.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.38 £ (25.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merton to Wakefield

The second route from Merton to the Wakefield is 195.18 miles and takes 3 hours and 48 minutes.

The third route from Merton to the Wakefield is 205.08 miles and takes 4 hours and 27 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Merton to Wakefield is the second suggested route (195mi, 3h 48min) and costs 34.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Merton to Wakefield is the third suggested route (205mi, 4h 27min) and costs 35.8 £.

The most expensive route from Merton to Wakefield is the first suggested route (210mi, 3h 34min) and costs 36.7 £.

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 Wakefield?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 210mi (distance from Merton to Wakefield) and its duration is 3h 34min. The other route is 195mi, and its duration is 3h 48min. The slowest route is 205mi, and its duration is 4h 27min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Merton to Wakefield by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Merton to Wakefield. It provides driving directions from Merton to Wakefield, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Merton - Wakefield 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield?

Wakefield is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wakefield has coordinates 53.6832980o,-1.5059240o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wakefield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.