Route from Portsmouth to Bournemouth

The distance between Portsmouth and Bournemouth is 52.2 miles. Travel time is 56 minutes.

From: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
To: Bournemouth, County: Dorset, England
52.2 mi , 56 min
Tolls: Stations
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Route from Portsmouth to Bournemouth on map



Driving directions from Portsmouth to Bournemouth

52.2 mi 56 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
27.2 mi
8.
Continue onto A31
11.3 mi
9.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
10.
Keep left at the fork
386 ft
11.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
6.8 mi
12.
Continue onto Wessex Way (A338)
2.2 mi
13.
Enter St Pauls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wessex Way (A338)
200 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessex Way (A338)
1.1 mi
15.
Enter Bournemouth West Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cambridge Road (B3066)
10 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Cambridge Road (B3066)
823 ft
17.
Enter St Michael's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Poole Road
70 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Poole Road
350 ft
19.
Continue onto Poole Hill
472 ft
20.
Continue onto Commercial Road
566 ft
21.
Continue onto Terrace Road
841 ft
22.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Portsmouth to Bournemouth by car?

Embarking on the journey from Portsmouth to Bournemouth, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 9.1 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 4.55 pounds for each of two passengers, 3.03 pounds for three passengers, and merely 2.28 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 52.23 miles, the car craves around 6.3 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (6.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 9.1 pounds. Thus, the journey from Portsmouth to Bournemouth is marked by a fuel cost of 9.1 pounds.
 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.


Diesel cost from Portsmouth to Bournemouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.85 £ (5.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.9 £ (5.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.43 £ (5.7/4) /p.


Alternative routes from Portsmouth to Bournemouth

The slowest route from Portsmouth to the Bournemouth is 50.97 miles and takes 1 hour and 19 minutes.


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

The cheapest route from Portsmouth to Bournemouth is the second suggested route (51mi, 1h 19min) and costs 8.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Portsmouth to Bournemouth is the first suggested route (52.2mi, 56min) and costs 9.1 £.

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 Bournemouth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 52.2mi (distance from Portsmouth to Bournemouth) and its duration is 56min. The slowest route is 51mi, and its duration is 1h 19min.

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


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 Bournemouth?

Bournemouth is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Bournemouth has coordinates 50.7191640o,-1.8807690o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bournemouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.