Route from Merton to West Lancashire

The distance between Merton and West Lancashire is 233 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

From: Merton, County: Greater London, England
To: West Lancashire, County: Lancashire, England
233 mi , 3 h 55 min
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Route from Merton to West Lancashire on map



Driving directions from Merton to West Lancashire

233 mi 3 h 55 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
2.7 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
0.4 mi
25.
Enter Orrell Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M58
31 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto M58
5.2 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards St Helens
0.3 mi
28.
Enter Bickerstaffe Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards Southport
917 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout towards Southport
589 ft
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Burscough
233 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout towards Burscough
1.3 mi
32.
Turn left onto Wigan Road (A577)
0.7 mi
33.
Turn right onto Castle Lane
0.9 mi
34.
Continue left onto Lathom Lane
682 ft
35.
Turn left
1056 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Merton to West Lancashire?

The expense of driving from Merton to West Lancashire, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £40.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £20.35 (£40.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £13.57 per passenger (£40.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £10.18 per passenger (£40.7 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Merton to West Lancashire, approximately 28.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 233.11 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £40.7 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Merton to West Lancashire.

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.

Alternative routes from Merton to West Lancashire

The slowest route from Merton to the West Lancashire is 224.16 miles and takes 5 hours and 9 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Merton to West Lancashire is the second suggested route (224mi, 5h 9min) and costs 39.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Merton to West Lancashire is the first suggested route (233mi, 3h 55min) and costs 40.7 £.

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 West Lancashire?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 233mi (distance from Merton to West Lancashire) and its duration is 3h 55min. The slowest route is 224mi, and its duration is 5h 9min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Merton to West Lancashire 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 West Lancashire?

West Lancashire is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 36 meters above sea level. West Lancashire has coordinates 53.5728525o,-2.8558128o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Lancashire from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.