Route from Richmond upon Thames to North Somerset

The distance between Richmond upon Thames and North Somerset is 124 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

From: Richmond upon Thames, County: Greater London, England
To: North Somerset, County: Somerset, England
124 mi , 2 h 20 min
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Route from Richmond upon Thames to North Somerset on map



Driving directions from Richmond upon Thames to North Somerset

124 mi 2 h 20 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
105 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M32: Bristol
1207 ft
13.
Merge right onto M32
4.5 mi
14.
Continue onto Newfoundland Way (A4032)
0.4 mi
15.
Keep left onto Bond Street South (A4044)
0.3 mi
16.
Continue onto Temple Way Underpass (A4044)
0.4 mi
17.
Continue onto Temple Gate (A4)
1113 ft
18.
Enter Bath Bridge Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4
228 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A4
126 ft
20.
Keep left onto York Road (A370)
0.5 mi
21.
Enter Bedminster Bridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bedminster Parade (A38)
19 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Bedminster Parade (A38)
42 ft
23.
Keep right onto Bedminster Parade (A38)
112 ft
24.
Keep left onto Coronation Road
1.1 mi
25.
Continue onto Clift House Road (A3029)
766 ft
26.
Keep left onto Clift House Spur
805 ft
27.
Merge right onto Brunel Way (A3029)
1.1 mi
28.
Enter Gurney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A370
239 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A370
7.4 mi
30.
Turn left onto Old Bristol Road
224 ft
31.
Make a sharp left
441 ft
32.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Richmond upon Thames to North Somerset with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Richmond upon Thames to North Somerset. The journey using petrol will set you back 21.6 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 10.8 pounds (£21.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 7.2 pounds (£21.6 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 5.4 pounds (£21.6 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 Richmond upon Thames and North Somerset is approximately 123.59 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 15 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 (15 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 21.6 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Richmond upon Thames to North Somerset is 21.6 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Richmond upon Thames to North Somerset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.5 £ (15/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5 £ (15/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.75 £ (15/4) /p.

Diesel engines vs petrol engines:

  • Spark Ignition (Petrol Engines): In petrol engines, the ignition process begins with the introduction of an air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber. A spark plug then generates a high-voltage electrical spark, which ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture, initiating combustion. This method is known as spark ignition, as the spark plug plays a crucial role in igniting the mixture.

  • Compression Ignition (Diesel Engines): Diesel engines operate on a different principle known as compression ignition. In these engines, air is compressed within the combustion chamber to a high temperature and pressure by the upward movement of the piston. This compression causes the diesel fuel, injected into the combustion chamber, to ignite spontaneously without the need for a spark plug. The high pressure and temperature created during compression cause the diesel fuel to combust, driving the power stroke of the engine.

Alternative routes from Richmond upon Thames to North Somerset

The second route from Richmond upon Thames to the North Somerset is 131.73 miles and takes 2 hours and 32 minutes.

The third route from Richmond upon Thames to the North Somerset is 136.64 miles and takes 2 hours and 57 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Richmond upon Thames to North Somerset is the first suggested route (124mi, 2h 20min) and costs 21.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Richmond upon Thames to North Somerset is the second suggested route (132mi, 2h 32min) and costs 23 £.

The most expensive route from Richmond upon Thames to North Somerset is the third suggested route (137mi, 2h 57min) and costs 23.8 £.

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 North Somerset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 124mi (distance from Richmond upon Thames to North Somerset) and its duration is 2h 20min. The other route is 132mi, and its duration is 2h 32min. The slowest route is 137mi, and its duration is 2h 57min.

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

North Somerset is located in Somerset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 38 meters above sea level. North Somerset has coordinates 51.3879028o,-2.7781091o. RouteCalculator provides a map of North Somerset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.