Portsmouth Blackpool by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Portsmouth and Blackpool by car is 280 miles. The driving time is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

How far is Blackpool from Portsmouth? The driving distance is 280 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
To: Blackpool, County: Lancashire, England
280 mi , 4 h 40 min
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Route from Portsmouth to Blackpool on map



Driving directions from Portsmouth to Blackpool

280 mi 4 h 40 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
12.1 mi
17.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
18.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
19.
Keep right onto M6
22.8 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards Blackpool
13.3 mi
21.
Continue onto A5230
0.4 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Ashworth Road
384 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Ashworth Road
1068 ft
24.
Turn left onto Clifton Road
0.5 mi
25.
Turn right onto Cherry Tree Road North
749 ft
26.
Turn left onto Preston New Road (A583)
0.6 mi
27.
Turn right onto South Park Drive (A587)
0.3 mi
28.
Turn left to stay on West Park Drive
0.6 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Beech Avenue
85 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Beech Avenue
616 ft
31.
Turn left onto Forest Gate
601 ft
32.
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
113 ft
33.
Turn left
91 ft
34.
Turn right
65 ft
35.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £48.9. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £24.45 (£48.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £16.3 per passenger (£48.9 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £12.23 per passenger (£48.9 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 33.9 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £48.9 comes from for the journey from Portsmouth to Blackpool.
 

 

Several factors that influence automotive fuel usage include:

Driving Habits: Engaging in aggressive driving behaviors, such as rapidly accelerating, exceeding the speed limit, and often braking, can have a substantial impact on fuel consumption, leading to increased petrololine usage.

Vehicle Maintenance: Ensuring proper maintenance, which includes frequent oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, guarantees the best possible fuel efficiency. Failure to perform maintenance might result in reduced fuel efficiency and heightened fuel usage.

Tire Pressure: Incorrectly inflated tires will elevate rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Ensuring the correct tire pressure is maintained is crucial for maximizing fuel efficiency.

Air Conditioning Usage: Operating the air conditioning system can elevate engine workload and fuel consumption, particularly in congested traffic or urban driving scenarios. Optimizing the use of air conditioning can assist decrease fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Portsmouth to Blackpool.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 33.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.95 £ (33.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.3 £ (33.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.48 £ (33.9/4) /p.

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 Blackpool?

Blackpool is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 16 meters above sea level. Blackpool has coordinates 53.8175053o,-3.0356748o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackpool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.