Merton West Dorset by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Merton and West Dorset by car is 133 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

How far is West Dorset from Merton? The driving distance is 133 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Merton, County: Greater London, England
To: West Dorset, County: Dorset, England
133 mi , 2 h 28 min
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Route from Merton to West Dorset on map



Driving directions from Merton to West Dorset

133 mi 2 h 28 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
6.6 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
17.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
18.
Merge right onto M3
50.1 mi
19.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
20.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
21.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
22.
Continue onto A31
12.8 mi
23.
Enter Woodsbridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
153 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.9 mi
25.
Enter Boundary Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
82 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.5 mi
27.
Enter Azalea Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ringwood Road (A31)
125 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Road (A31)
0.4 mi
29.
Enter Palmersford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
288 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
1.5 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
149 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3.9 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
93 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Wimborne Bypass (A31)
1.2 mi
35.
Enter Lake Gates and take the 2nd exit onto A31
128 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
3 mi
37.
Enter Roundhouse Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A31
289 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A31
7.2 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A35
111 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A35
9.9 mi
41.
Enter Stinsford Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Stinsford Hill (B3150)
256 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Stinsford Hill (B3150)
1268 ft
43.
Continue onto London Road (B3150)
0.6 mi
44.
Continue onto High East Street (B3150)
879 ft
45.
Continue onto High West Street (B3150)
1140 ft
46.
Turn right onto The Grove (B3147)
1.1 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
111 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
3.4 mi
49.
Turn left to stay on Dorchester Road (A356)
3.7 mi
50.
Turn left
307 ft
51.
Go straight onto Greenford Lane
272 ft
52.
Turn right
560 ft
53.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £23.3. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £11.65 (£23.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £7.77 per passenger (£23.3 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £5.83 per passenger (£23.3 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 16.2 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £23.3 comes from for the journey from Merton to West Dorset.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve 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.

  4. Elevation Changes: 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.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Merton to West Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.05 £ (16.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.37 £ (16.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.03 £ (16.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Merton to West Dorset

The second route from Merton to the West Dorset is 139.53 miles and takes 2 hours and 35 minutes.

The third route from Merton to the West Dorset is 129.55 miles and takes 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Merton to West Dorset by car?

The cheapest route from Merton to West Dorset is the third suggested route (130mi, 2h 42min) and costs 22.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Merton to West Dorset is the first suggested route (133mi, 2h 28min) and costs 23.3 £.

The most expensive route from Merton to West Dorset is the second suggested route (140mi, 2h 35min) and costs 24.4 £.

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 West Dorset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 133mi (distance from Merton to West Dorset) and its duration is 2h 28min. The other route is 140mi, and its duration is 2h 35min. The slowest route is 130mi, and its duration is 2h 42min.

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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 West Dorset?

West Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level. West Dorset has coordinates 50.7755272o,-2.5816958o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.