Route from Scarborough to Portsmouth
The distance between Scarborough and Portsmouth is 296 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Driving directions from Scarborough to Portsmouth
How much is the expense of driving from Scarborough to Portsmouth?
The expense of driving from Scarborough to Portsmouth using petrol amounts to £51.3. This computation is based on a petrol price of 143 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 £25.65 (£51.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £17.1 per person (£51.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £12.83 per person (£51.3 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 35.9 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £51.3 for the trip from Scarborough to Portsmouth.
Driving habits can have a significant impact on car fuel consumption. Some explanations are below:
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Acceleration and Deceleration: Aggressive driving habits such as rapid acceleration and frequent hard braking can lead to increased fuel consumption. Smooth, gradual acceleration and deceleration are more fuel-efficient.
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Speeding: Driving at high speeds consumes more fuel due to increased aerodynamic drag. Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed can help conserve fuel.
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Idling: Leaving the engine running while parked or waiting unnecessarily burns fuel. Turning off the engine when stationary for extended periods can help reduce fuel consumption.
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Air Conditioning Usage: Running the air conditioning system at maximum settings can increase fuel consumption. Using the AC sparingly and opting for natural ventilation when possible can save fuel.
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Overloading: Carrying excessive weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.
Diesel cost from Scarborough to Portsmouth.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 32.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.2 £ (32.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.8 £ (32.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.1 £ (32.4/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Scarborough to Portsmouth
An alternative route from Scarborough to the Portsmouth is 303.31 miles and takes 5 hours and 21 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Scarborough to Portsmouth by car?
The cheapest route from Scarborough to Portsmouth is the first suggested route (296mi, 5h 9min) and costs 51.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Scarborough to Portsmouth is the second suggested route (303mi, 5h 21min) and costs 52.6 £.
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 Scarborough to Portsmouth?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 296mi (distance from Scarborough to Portsmouth) and its duration is 5h 9min. The slowest route is 303mi, and its duration is 5h 21min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Scarborough to Portsmouth by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Scarborough to Portsmouth. It provides driving directions from Scarborough to Portsmouth, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Scarborough - Portsmouth 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 Scarborough to Portsmouth with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.
Where is Scarborough located?
Scarborough is located in North Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 40 meters above sea level. Scarborough has coordinates 54.2831130o,-0.3997520o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Scarborough from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
What is the location of Portsmouth?
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.
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