Portsmouth Forest Heath by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Portsmouth and Forest Heath by car is 157 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

How far is Forest Heath from Portsmouth? The driving distance is 157 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
To: Forest Heath, County: Suffolk, England
157 mi , 2 h 44 min
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Route from Portsmouth to Forest Heath on map



Driving directions from Portsmouth to Forest Heath

157 mi 2 h 44 min
1.
Head east on Gruneisen Road
835 ft
2.
Turn left onto Twyford Avenue (A3)
812 ft
3.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A3
51 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
1.2 mi
5.
Enter Portsbridge Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
0.3 mi
6.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
7.
Continue onto A27
2.2 mi
8.
Keep left onto A27
0.2 mi
9.
Continue onto Waterlooville Bypass (A3(M))
9.9 mi
10.
Continue onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
6.8 mi
11.
Enter Ham Barn Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
215 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Liphook and Petersfield Bypass (A3)
5.3 mi
13.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
2.3 mi
14.
Continue onto Tunnel Way (A3)
3 mi
15.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
3.1 mi
16.
Continue onto Milford By-Pass (A3)
1.3 mi
17.
Continue onto Guildford and Godalming Bypass (A3)
5.3 mi
18.
Continue onto Midleton Road (A3)
7.8 mi
19.
Continue onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
924 ft
20.
Take the ramp on the left
0.3 mi
21.
Merge right onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
0.6 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto A3
1086 ft
23.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M25
32 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
28.8 mi
25.
Keep right onto M25
4.9 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards A405: (M1 South)
0.4 mi
27.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 1st exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
30 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.4 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
237 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
112 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
33.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
413 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
35.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
147 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
37.
Keep left onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1 mi
38.
Enter Roehyde Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards A1(M)
202 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M)
1053 ft
40.
Keep right towards A1(M)
406 ft
41.
Merge left onto A1(M)
1.6 mi
42.
Take exit 4 on the left towards A414: Hertford
973 ft
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A1(M)
143 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M)
7.8 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left towards A602: Stevenage
864 ft
46.
Enter Langley Sidings and take the 2nd exit onto A1(M)
300 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A1(M)
5.3 mi
48.
Take the ramp on the left towards A505: Baldock
1163 ft
49.
Keep right towards Royston
779 ft
50.
Enter Letchworth Gate and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A505)
850 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A505)
0.5 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Baldock Bypass (A505)
327 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Baldock Bypass (A505)
1.1 mi
54.
Continue onto Weston Hills Tunnel (A505)
772 ft
55.
Continue onto Baldock Bypass (A505)
1.6 mi
56.
Continue onto Royston Road (A505)
3 mi
57.
Continue onto Baldock Road (A505)
2.5 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Royston Bypass (A505)
180 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Bypass (A505)
1.5 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Royston Bypass (A505)
252 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Bypass (A505)
0.8 mi
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Royston Bypass (A505)
236 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Bypass (A505)
0.7 mi
64.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Royston Bypass (A505)
119 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Bypass (A505)
0.3 mi
66.
Continue onto Newmarket Road (A505)
2.6 mi
67.
Continue onto Royston Road (A505)
4.3 mi
68.
Enter Duxford Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Royston Road (A505)
572 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Road (A505)
0.3 mi
70.
Enter Hunts Road Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Royston Road (A505)
104 ft
71.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Road (A505)
0.3 mi
72.
Go straight onto A505
1.1 mi
73.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Causeway (A505)
270 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto Causeway (A505)
2 mi
75.
Keep right onto A505
370 ft
76.
Merge left onto A11
8.9 mi
77.
Merge right onto Newmarket Bypass (A14)
6.6 mi
78.
Keep left onto A11
6.2 mi
79.
Enter Five Ways Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1065
240 ft
80.
Exit the roundabout onto A1065
2.2 mi
81.
Turn left onto B1112
1.7 mi
82.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1112
10 ft
83.
Exit the roundabout onto B1112
1 mi
84.
Turn right onto South Road
633 ft
85.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Portsmouth to Forest Heath with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Portsmouth to Forest Heath. The journey using petrol will set you back 27.4 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 13.7 pounds (£27.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 9.13 pounds (£27.4 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 6.85 pounds (£27.4 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Portsmouth and Forest Heath is approximately 157.1 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 19 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (19 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 27.4 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Portsmouth to Forest Heath is 27.4 pounds.
 

 

Some things that affect car fuel consumption 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 increased fuel consumption.

  3. Tire Pressure: Improperly inflated tires can increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Maintaining proper tire pressure helps optimize fuel efficiency.

  4. Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system can increase engine load and fuel consumption, especially in stop-and-go traffic or during city driving. Minimizing AC usage when possible can help reduce fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Portsmouth to Forest Heath.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.5 £ (19/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.33 £ (19/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.75 £ (19/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Portsmouth to Forest Heath

The most time-consuming route from Portsmouth to Forest Heath spans a distance of 155.85 miles and requires a travel time of 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Portsmouth to Forest Heath by car?

The cheapest route from Portsmouth to Forest Heath is the second suggested route (156mi, 3h 23min) and costs 27.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Portsmouth to Forest Heath is the first suggested route (157mi, 2h 44min) and costs 27.4 £.

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 Forest Heath?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 157mi (distance from Portsmouth to Forest Heath) and its duration is 2h 44min. The slowest route is 156mi, and its duration is 3h 23min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Portsmouth to Forest Heath by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Portsmouth to Forest Heath. It provides driving directions from Portsmouth to Forest Heath, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Portsmouth - Forest Heath 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 Forest Heath 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 Forest Heath?

Forest Heath is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 11 meters above sea level. Forest Heath has coordinates 52.4027189o,0.5357353o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Forest Heath from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.