Portsmouth East Dorset by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Portsmouth and East Dorset by car is 48.7 miles. The driving time is 58 minutes.

How far is East Dorset from Portsmouth? The driving distance is 48.7 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
To: East Dorset, County: Dorset, England
48.7 mi , 58 min
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Route from Portsmouth to East Dorset on map



Driving directions from Portsmouth to East Dorset

48.7 mi 58 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 right at the fork
187 ft
11.
Enter Ashley Heath Roundabout and take the 4th exit
758 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
1129 ft
13.
Keep left at the fork
602 ft
14.
Continue onto Ringwood Road (B3081)
777 ft
15.
Turn left onto Verwood Road (B3081)
2.6 mi
16.
Continue onto Ringwood Road (B3081)
1.7 mi
17.
Continue onto Station Road (B3081)
850 ft
18.
Continue straight onto Station Road (B3081)
1.1 mi
19.
Turn left onto Verwood Road
0.9 mi
20.
Turn left
999 ft
21.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Portsmouth to East Dorset?

The expense of driving from Portsmouth to East Dorset, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £8.5. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £4.25 (£8.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.83 per passenger (£8.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £2.13 per passenger (£8.5 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Portsmouth to East Dorset, approximately 5.9 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 48.74 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £8.5 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Portsmouth to East Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.95 £ (5.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.97 £ (5.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.48 £ (5.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Portsmouth to East Dorset

The second route from Portsmouth to the East Dorset is 47.48 miles and takes 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Portsmouth to East Dorset by car?

The cheapest route from Portsmouth to East Dorset is the second suggested route (47.5mi, 1h 21min) and costs 8.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Portsmouth to East Dorset is the first suggested route (48.7mi, 58min) and costs 8.5 £.

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 East Dorset?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 48.7mi (distance from Portsmouth to East Dorset) and its duration is 58min. The slowest route is 47.5mi, and its duration is 1h 21min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Portsmouth to East Dorset 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 East Dorset?

East Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. East Dorset has coordinates 50.8715475o,-1.9179876o. RouteCalculator provides a map of East Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.