Route from Newham to Merton

The distance between Newham and Merton is 15.3 miles. Travel time is 42 minutes.

From: Newham, County: Greater London, England
To: Merton, County: Greater London, England
15.3 mi , 42 min
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Route from Newham to Merton on map



Driving directions from Newham to Merton

15.3 mi 42 min
1.
Head southwest on Kingsland Road
363 ft
2.
Turn right onto Tunmarsh Lane
1142 ft
3.
Make a slight left onto Barking Road (A124)
1.2 mi
4.
Go straight towards A13: Central London
169 ft
5.
Take the ramp onto Barking Road (A13)
0.3 mi
6.
Merge right onto East India Dock Road (A13)
1.3 mi
7.
Continue onto Commercial Road (A13)
0.5 mi
8.
Turn left onto Branch Road (A101)
1.3 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Jamaica Road (A200)
142 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Jamaica Road (A200)
0.6 mi
11.
Turn left onto Abbey Street (B202)
0.4 mi
12.
Turn left onto Tower Bridge Road (A100)
0.3 mi
13.
Enter Bricklayers Arms Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto New Kent Road (A201)
448 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto New Kent Road (A201)
0.7 mi
15.
Turn left onto Elephant and Castle (A3)
322 ft
16.
Continue onto Newington Butts (A3)
0.3 mi
17.
Keep left onto Newington Butts (A3)
378 ft
18.
Continue onto Kennington Park Road (A3)
0.6 mi
19.
Keep right onto Kennington Park Road (A3)
796 ft
20.
Continue onto Clapham Road (A3)
0.7 mi
21.
Keep right onto Clapham Road (A3)
0.6 mi
22.
Continue onto Clapham High Street (A3)
0.4 mi
23.
Merge right onto Clapham Common South Side (A3)
240 ft
24.
Take the ramp on the left onto Clapham Common South Side (A24)
177 ft
25.
Merge right onto Clapham Common South Side (A24)
0.7 mi
26.
Continue onto Balham Hill (A24)
0.3 mi
27.
Continue onto Balham High Road (A24)
1 mi
28.
Continue onto Upper Tooting Road (A24)
0.5 mi
29.
Continue onto Tooting High Street (A24)
0.5 mi
30.
Continue onto High Street Colliers Wood (A24)
0.5 mi
31.
Continue onto Merton High Street (A238)
0.6 mi
32.
Continue onto Kingston Road (A238)
1 mi
33.
Turn left onto Cannon Hill Lane
255 ft
34.
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
176 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Newham to Merton by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 2.7 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 1.35 quid each (£2.7 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 0.9 quid (£2.7 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 0.68 quid (£2.7 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Newham and Merton is about 15.33 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 1.9 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (1.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 2.7 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Newham to Merton: 2.7 pounds.
 

 

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 Newham to Merton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.95 £ (1.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.63 £ (1.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.48 £ (1.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Newham to Merton

The most time-consuming route from Newham to Merton spans a distance of 20.78 miles and requires a travel time of 52 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Newham to Merton is the first suggested route (15.3mi, 42min) and costs 2.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Newham to Merton is the second suggested route (20.8mi, 52min) and costs 3.6 £.

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 Newham to Merton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 15.3mi (distance from Newham to Merton) and its duration is 42min. The slowest route is 20.8mi, and its duration is 52min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Newham to Merton by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Newham to Merton. It provides driving directions from Newham to Merton, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Newham - Merton 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 Newham to Merton with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Newham located?

Newham is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Newham has coordinates 51.5255162o,0.0352163o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Newham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Merton?

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.