Portsmouth Birmingham by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Portsmouth and Birmingham by car is 159 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

How far is Birmingham from Portsmouth? The driving distance is 159 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
To: Birmingham, County: West Midlands, England
159 mi , 2 h 39 min
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Route from Portsmouth to Birmingham on map



Driving directions from Portsmouth to Birmingham

159 mi 2 h 39 min
1.
Head east on Gruneisen Road
835 ft
2.
Turn left onto Twyford Avenue (A3)
40 ft
3.
Make a sharp right to stay on Stamshaw Road (A3)
0.5 mi
4.
Enter Rudmore Roundabout and take the 4th exit towards M275
612 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout towards M275
1.8 mi
6.
Take exit 12 towards M27: Southampton
970 ft
7.
Merge right onto M27
17.1 mi
8.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3
10.1 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left towards A34
1252 ft
10.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Winchester Bypass (A34)
338 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Bypass (A34)
62 mi
12.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M40: Northampton
109 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: Northampton
44.4 mi
14.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
16.
Merge left onto M6
7.1 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A38(M) Birmingham Central
1069 ft
18.
Keep left onto A38(M)
0.3 mi
19.
Merge right onto Aston Expressway (A38(M))
1.6 mi
20.
Continue onto Corporation Street (A38)
670 ft
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards Bull Ring
1020 ft
22.
Enter Lancaster Circus and take the 1st exit onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
122 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto James Watt Queensway (B4114)
170 ft
24.
Turn left onto Aston Street
521 ft
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You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Portsmouth to Birmingham by car?

Driving from Portsmouth to Birmingham costs £27.7 if you use petrol. Break it down. The automobile gets 37.5 mpg and costs 144 pence per litre. If you want to carpool with friends, each of you simply pays £13.85 (£27.7 split by 2). With three friends, it's £9.23 each (£27.7 divided by 3), and with four, it's £6.93 a piece. So that's the trip's finances.

Let's examine how we got these numbers. The fuel cost depends on your car's thirst and distance. About 19.3 litres of petrol are needed for this trip. This accounts for the £27.7 Portsmouth-Birmingham fare.

In all, the travel costs £27.7 due to distance, petrol price, and car fuel use. Knowing these prices can help you budget and organise your trip, whether you're flying alone or with company.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from Portsmouth to Birmingham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.2 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.6 £ (19.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.4 £ (19.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.8 £ (19.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Portsmouth to Birmingham

The second route from Portsmouth to the Birmingham is 161.01 miles and takes 2 hours and 50 minutes.

The third route from Portsmouth to the Birmingham is 147.04 miles and takes 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Portsmouth to Birmingham by car?

The cheapest route from Portsmouth to Birmingham is the third suggested route (147mi, 3h 9min) and costs 25.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Portsmouth to Birmingham is the first suggested route (159mi, 2h 39min) and costs 27.7 £.

The most expensive route from Portsmouth to Birmingham is the second suggested route (161mi, 2h 50min) and costs 28.1 £.

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 Portsmouth to Birmingham?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 159mi (distance from Portsmouth to Birmingham) and its duration is 2h 39min. The other route is 161mi, and its duration is 2h 50min. The slowest route is 147mi, and its duration is 3h 9min.

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Where is Portsmouth located?

Portsmouth is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Portsmouth has coordinates 50.8197675o,-1.0879769o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Portsmouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Birmingham?

Birmingham is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 124 meters above sea level. Birmingham has coordinates 52.4862430o,-1.8904010o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Birmingham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.