Route from Portsmouth to Forest of Dean

The distance between Portsmouth and Forest of Dean is 131 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

From: Portsmouth, County: Hampshire, England
To: Forest of Dean, County: Gloucestershire, England
131 mi , 2 h 22 min
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Route from Portsmouth to Forest of Dean on map



Driving directions from Portsmouth to Forest of Dean

131 mi 2 h 22 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)
25.7 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards Hungerford
0.3 mi
13.
Enter Bath Road Junction and take the 3rd exit onto Ermin Street (B4000)
321 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Ermin Street (B4000)
3.9 mi
15.
Continue onto Newbury Road (B4000)
1154 ft
16.
Continue onto Baydon Road (B4000)
2.2 mi
17.
Turn left onto A338
0.5 mi
18.
Enter Wickham Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M4: South Wales
885 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout towards M4: South Wales
11.8 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards A419
0.3 mi
21.
Enter Badbury Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Marlborough Road (A419)
951 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Marlborough Road (A419)
11.6 mi
23.
Continue onto Latton Bypass (A419)
2 mi
24.
Continue onto Cirencester Road (A419)
1 mi
25.
Continue onto Cirencester Bypass (A417)
6.3 mi
26.
Continue onto Gloucester Road (A417)
5.6 mi
27.
Enter Cowley Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
135 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
2.4 mi
29.
Enter The Air Balloon Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A417
22 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
4.3 mi
31.
Enter Zoons Court Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A417
112 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
0.6 mi
33.
Enter C&G Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A417
633 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A417
0.9 mi
35.
Merge right onto Elmbridge Court Roundabout (A40)
234 ft
36.
Make a slight left to stay on A40
0.9 mi
37.
Enter Gateway Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A40
71 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
0.9 mi
39.
Enter Longford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
198 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.2 mi
41.
Enter Over Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
162 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.5 mi
43.
Enter Highnam Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A48
102 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A48
7.7 mi
45.
Turn right onto Elton Road (A4151)
2.1 mi
46.
Continue onto Church Street (A4151)
1172 ft
47.
Turn right onto Broad Street (A4151)
0.7 mi
48.
Turn left onto St White's Road (B4226)
845 ft
49.
Continue straight onto St White's Road (B4226)
0.8 mi
50.
Continue onto Speech House Road (B4226)
2.9 mi
51.
Turn left onto New Road (B4234)
1.4 mi
52.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Portsmouth to Forest of Dean by car?

Embarking on the journey from Portsmouth to Forest of Dean, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 22.9 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 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 11.45 pounds for each of two passengers, 7.63 pounds for three passengers, and merely 5.73 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 131 miles, the car craves around 15.9 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 (15.9 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 22.9 pounds. Thus, the journey from Portsmouth to Forest of Dean is marked by a fuel cost of 22.9 pounds.
 

 

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 Forest of Dean.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.95 £ (15.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.3 £ (15.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.98 £ (15.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Portsmouth to Forest of Dean

The slowest route from Portsmouth to the Forest of Dean is 125.19 miles and takes 2 hours and 31 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Portsmouth to Forest of Dean is the second suggested route (125mi, 2h 31min) and costs 21.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Portsmouth to Forest of Dean is the first suggested route (131mi, 2h 22min) and costs 22.9 £.

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 of Dean?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 131mi (distance from Portsmouth to Forest of Dean) and its duration is 2h 22min. The slowest route is 125mi, and its duration is 2h 31min.

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

Forest of Dean is located in Gloucestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 165 meters above sea level. Forest of Dean has coordinates 51.7818576o,-2.5765283o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Forest of Dean from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.