Route from Plymouth to West Lancashire

The distance between Plymouth and West Lancashire is 293 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

From: Plymouth, County: Devon, England
To: West Lancashire, County: Lancashire, England
293 mi , 4 h 54 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
Fuel consumption:
Fuel cost:
Passengers:



Route from Plymouth to West Lancashire on map



Driving directions from Plymouth to West Lancashire

293 mi 4 h 54 min
1.
Head northeast on North Cross
185 ft
2.
Exit the roundabout onto North Road East
307 ft
3.
Turn right to stay on North Road East
0.3 mi
4.
Turn left onto North Hill (B3250)
870 ft
5.
Make a slight right onto Alexandra Road (B3214)
0.5 mi
6.
Continue onto Lipson Vale (B3214)
728 ft
7.
Continue slightly left onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
0.8 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
22 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Old Laira Road (B3214)
511 ft
10.
Go straight onto Plymouth Road (A374)
0.7 mi
11.
Enter Marsh Mills Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
636 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
154 ft
13.
Continue onto Marsh Mills Flyover
0.4 mi
14.
Keep right at the fork
224 ft
15.
Merge right onto Devon Expressway (A38)
35 mi
16.
Merge left onto Devon Expressway (A38)
1.7 mi
17.
Continue towards M5: Taunton
75 mi
18.
Keep right onto M5
86 mi
19.
Keep right onto M5
1.7 mi
20.
Keep left onto M5
0.3 mi
21.
Merge right onto M6
5.9 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
0 ft


What's the expense of traveling from Plymouth to West Lancashire by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 50.9 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 143 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 25.45 quid each (£50.9 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 16.97 quid (£50.9 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 12.73 quid (£50.9 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 Plymouth and West Lancashire is about 293.4 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 35.6 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 (35.6 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 50.9 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Plymouth to West Lancashire: 50.9 pounds.
 

 

Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:

  1. Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.

  2. Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.

  3. Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.

  5. Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Plymouth to West Lancashire.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 32.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.05 £ (32.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.7 £ (32.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.03 £ (32.1/4) /p.

Where is Plymouth located?

Plymouth is located in Devon county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Plymouth has coordinates 50.3754565o,-4.1426565o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Plymouth 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.