Route from Norwich to West Dorset
The distance between Norwich and West Dorset is 252 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Driving directions from Norwich to West Dorset
How much is the expense of driving from Norwich to West Dorset?
The expense of driving from Norwich to West Dorset, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £43.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 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 £21.85 (£43.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £14.57 per passenger (£43.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £10.93 per passenger (£43.7 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 Norwich to West Dorset, approximately 30.5 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 252 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 £43.7 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.
Diesel cost from Norwich to West Dorset.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.8 £ (27.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.2 £ (27.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.9 £ (27.6/4) /p.
One key factor contributing to diesel cars generally having lower fuel consumption than petrol cars is their higher thermal efficiency. Diesel engines typically operate at higher compression ratios than petrol engines, allowing them to extract more energy from each unit of fuel. This increased efficiency means diesel vehicles can travel farther on the same amount of fuel compared to petrol vehicles, resulting in lower fuel consumption overall.
Alternative routes from Norwich to West Dorset
The most time-consuming route from Norwich to West Dorset spans a distance of 268.85 miles and requires a travel time of 5 hours and 4 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Norwich to West Dorset by car?
The cheapest route from Norwich to West Dorset is the first suggested route (252mi, 4h 26min) and costs 43.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Norwich to West Dorset is the second suggested route (269mi, 5h 4min) and costs 46.6 £.
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 Norwich to West Dorset?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 252mi (distance from Norwich to West Dorset) and its duration is 4h 26min. The slowest route is 269mi, and its duration is 5h 4min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Norwich to West Dorset by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Norwich to West Dorset. It provides driving directions from Norwich to West Dorset, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Norwich - West Dorset 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 Norwich to West Dorset with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.
Where is Norwich located?
Norwich is located in Norfolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Norwich has coordinates 52.6308859o,1.2973550o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Norwich 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.
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