Route from Peterborough to Christchurch

The distance between Peterborough and Christchurch is 178 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

From: Peterborough, County: Cambridgeshire, England
To: Christchurch, County: Dorset, England
178 mi , 3 h 4 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Peterborough to Christchurch on map



Driving directions from Peterborough to Christchurch

178 mi 3 h 4 min
1.
Head south on Rivergate (A15)
475 ft
2.
Turn left to stay on Rivergate (A15)
75 ft
3.
Turn left onto Town Bridge (A15)
412 ft
4.
Continue onto London Road
1294 ft
5.
Keep right onto London Road
0.6 mi
6.
Turn right onto Celta Road
1175 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Morley Way
109 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Morley Way
0.5 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Morley Way
183 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Morley Way
772 ft
11.
Enter Orton East Interchange and take the 1st exit
37 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
1123 ft
13.
Merge right onto Nene Parkway (A1260)
881 ft
14.
Enter Hampton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
749 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout
1228 ft
16.
Merge right onto Fletton Parkway (A1139)
2.1 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1(M): The SOUTH
0.3 mi
18.
Merge right onto Great North Road (A1(M))
10.8 mi
19.
Keep right onto A1(M)
6.4 mi
20.
Enter Buckden Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1
184 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A1
12.1 mi
22.
Enter Sandy Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Great North Road (A1)
170 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Great North Road (A1)
2.5 mi
24.
Continue onto Biggleswade Bypass (A1)
0.3 mi
25.
Enter Biggleswade North Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Biggleswade Bypass (A1)
183 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Biggleswade Bypass (A1)
2.2 mi
27.
Enter Biggleswade South Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A1)
232 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A1)
23.4 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: St Albans
0.3 mi
30.
Enter Roehyde Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
599 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.2 mi
32.
Keep left onto North Orbital (A414)
1.7 mi
33.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
455 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
35.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
167 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
106 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
130 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.4 mi
41.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 3rd exit towards M25: Heathrow
583 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout towards M25: Heathrow
26.7 mi
43.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: The SOUTH WEST
0.3 mi
44.
Keep right towards M3: Basingstoke
0.7 mi
45.
Merge right onto M3
50.2 mi
46.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
47.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
48.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
49.
Continue onto A31
11.3 mi
50.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
51.
Keep left at the fork
386 ft
52.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
5.2 mi
53.
Take the ramp on the left
1248 ft
54.
Turn left onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
55.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hurn Road (B3073)
82 ft
56.
Exit the roundabout onto Hurn Road (B3073)
0.4 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
21 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.6 mi
59.
Enter Fairmile Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
160 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto Fairmile Road (B3073)
0.5 mi
61.
Continue onto Bargates (B3073)
0.3 mi
62.
Enter Fountain Roundabout and exit onto Fountain Roundabout (A35)
138 ft
63.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Peterborough to Christchurch by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 31.1 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 15.55 quid each (£31.1 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 10.37 quid (£31.1 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 7.78 quid (£31.1 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 Peterborough and Christchurch is about 178.36 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 21.6 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 (21.6 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 31.1 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Peterborough to Christchurch: 31.1 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Peterborough to Christchurch.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.8 £ (21.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.2 £ (21.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.4 £ (21.6/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and gasoline (petrol) fuel have differences:

  1. Emissions: Diesel fuel combustion typically produces higher levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. However, advancements in diesel engine technology, such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, have significantly reduced emissions from modern diesel vehicles.

  2. Availability and Pricing: The availability and pricing of diesel fuel and petrol can vary by region and depend on factors such as government subsidies, taxes, and infrastructure. In some regions, diesel fuel may be more readily available or cheaper than petrol, influencing consumer choices and vehicle preferences.

Alternative routes from Peterborough to Christchurch

The second route from Peterborough to the Christchurch is 175 miles and takes 3 hours and 6 minutes.

The third route from Peterborough to the Christchurch is 173.84 miles and takes 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Peterborough to Christchurch by car?

The cheapest route from Peterborough to Christchurch is the third suggested route (174mi, 3h 19min) and costs 30.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Peterborough to Christchurch is the second suggested route (175mi, 3h 6min) and costs 30.5 £.

The most expensive route from Peterborough to Christchurch is the first suggested route (178mi, 3h 4min) and costs 31.1 £.

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 Peterborough to Christchurch?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 178mi (distance from Peterborough to Christchurch) and its duration is 3h 4min. The other route is 175mi, and its duration is 3h 6min. The slowest route is 174mi, and its duration is 3h 19min.

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

Where is Peterborough located?

Peterborough is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Peterborough has coordinates 52.5694985o,-0.2405299o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Peterborough from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Christchurch?

Christchurch is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 6 meters above sea level. Christchurch has coordinates 50.7357770o,-1.7785860o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Christchurch from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.