Route from Richmond upon Thames to Lancaster

The distance between Richmond upon Thames and Lancaster is 247 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

From: Richmond upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
To: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
247 mi , 4 h 12 min
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Route from Richmond upon Thames to Lancaster on map



Driving directions from Richmond upon Thames to Lancaster

247 mi 4 h 12 min
1.
Head southeast on Duke Street
37 ft
2.
Turn left onto The Quadrant (A307)
737 ft
3.
Continue onto Kew Road (A307)
598 ft
4.
Turn left onto A307
109 ft
5.
Merge right onto Richmond Circus (A316)
7 ft
6.
Keep right onto Richmond Circus (A316)
177 ft
7.
Make a slight left onto Kew Road (A307)
1.8 mi
8.
Turn right onto Kew Bridge Road (A205)
284 ft
9.
Turn left onto Lionel Road South
0.3 mi
10.
Merge right onto Great West Road (A4)
65 ft
11.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
8.4 mi
12.
Take exit 4B on the left towards M25 South: Gatwick
0.4 mi
13.
Keep right towards M25 North: Oxford
0.7 mi
14.
Merge right onto M25
4.3 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M40 (W): Birmingham
28.4 mi
16.
Keep right onto M40
56.8 mi
17.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
19.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
20.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
21.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
22.
Keep right onto M6
36.7 mi
23.
Take exit 33 on the left towards A6: Lancaster (South)
0.3 mi
24.
Enter Hampson Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
355 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
0.5 mi
26.
Continue onto Main Road (A6)
1 mi
27.
Make a slight right
286 ft
28.
Turn left onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
2.5 mi
29.
Continue onto Greaves Road (A6)
0.3 mi
30.
Enter The Pointer and take the 3rd exit onto South Road (A6)
275 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto South Road (A6)
1079 ft
32.
Continue onto Penny Street (A6)
397 ft
33.
Continue onto King Street (A6)
406 ft
34.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Richmond upon Thames to Lancaster?

The expense of driving from Richmond upon Thames to Lancaster using petrol amounts to £43.1. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £21.55 (£43.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £14.37 per person (£43.1 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £10.78 per person (£43.1 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 29.9 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £43.1 for the trip from Richmond upon Thames to Lancaster.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from Richmond upon Thames to Lancaster.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 29.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.95 £ (29.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.97 £ (29.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.48 £ (29.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Richmond upon Thames to Lancaster

The second route from Richmond upon Thames to the Lancaster is 243.27 miles and takes 4 hours and 13 minutes.

The third route from Richmond upon Thames to the Lancaster is 247.64 miles and takes 5 hours and 53 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Richmond upon Thames to Lancaster by car?

The cheapest route from Richmond upon Thames to Lancaster is the second suggested route (243mi, 4h 13min) and costs 42.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Richmond upon Thames to Lancaster is the first suggested route (247mi, 4h 12min) and costs 43.1 £.

The most expensive route from Richmond upon Thames to Lancaster is the third suggested route (248mi, 5h 53min) and costs 43.2 £.

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 Richmond upon Thames to Lancaster?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 247mi (distance from Richmond upon Thames to Lancaster) and its duration is 4h 12min. The other route is 243mi, and its duration is 4h 13min. The slowest route is 248mi, and its duration is 5h 53min.

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

Where is Richmond upon Thames located?

Richmond upon Thames is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. Richmond upon Thames has coordinates 51.4613110o,-0.3037420o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Richmond upon Thames from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Lancaster?

Lancaster is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 24 meters above sea level. Lancaster has coordinates 54.0465750o,-2.8007399o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lancaster from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.