Sefton Forest Heath by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Sefton and Forest Heath by car is 223 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

How far is Forest Heath from Sefton? The driving distance is 223 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Sefton, County: Merseyside, England
To: Forest Heath, County: Suffolk, England
223 mi , 3 h 42 min
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Route from Sefton to Forest Heath on map



Driving directions from Sefton to Forest Heath

223 mi 3 h 42 min
1.
Head northeast on Dibb Lane
397 ft
2.
Continue onto Moss Lane (B5193)
559 ft
3.
Turn right onto Back Lane
0.8 mi
4.
Continue slightly left onto Virgin's Lane
0.4 mi
5.
Turn left onto Quarry Road (A565)
654 ft
6.
Continue onto Park View (A565)
1209 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Broom's Cross Road (A5758)
372 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Broom's Cross Road (A5758)
2.2 mi
9.
Continue onto Switch Island (A5758)
688 ft
10.
Keep left onto M57
5.6 mi
11.
Keep right onto M57
3.5 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M62
1 mi
13.
Merge right onto M62
9.2 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
15.
Keep right at the fork
1.5 mi
16.
Merge right onto M6
60.4 mi
17.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
18.
Keep right onto M6
38.9 mi
19.
Continue towards A14: Felixstowe
58.2 mi
20.
Keep left onto A14
19.1 mi
21.
Keep left onto A11
6.2 mi
22.
Enter Five Ways Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1065
240 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A1065
2.2 mi
24.
Turn left onto B1112
1.7 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1112
10 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto B1112
1 mi
27.
Turn right onto South Road
633 ft
28.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Sefton to Forest Heath with petrol?

Driving from Sefton to Forest Heath costs £38.9 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £19.45 per person. With three passengers, it's £12.97 per person, and with four passengers, it's £9.73 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 27 liters of fuel. This results in a £38.9 fuel cost for the journey.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess 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.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Sefton to Forest Heath.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.5 £ (27/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9 £ (27/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.75 £ (27/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sefton to Forest Heath

The second route from Sefton to the Forest Heath is 247.06 miles and takes 4 hours and 7 minutes.

The third route from Sefton to the Forest Heath is 201.36 miles and takes 4 hours and 25 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Sefton to Forest Heath is the third suggested route (201mi, 4h 25min) and costs 35.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Sefton to Forest Heath is the first suggested route (223mi, 3h 42min) and costs 38.9 £.

The most expensive route from Sefton to Forest Heath is the second suggested route (247mi, 4h 7min) and costs 43.1 £.

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 Sefton to Forest Heath?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 223mi (distance from Sefton to Forest Heath) and its duration is 3h 42min. The other route is 247mi, and its duration is 4h 7min. The slowest route is 201mi, and its duration is 4h 25min.

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Where is Sefton located?

Sefton is located in Merseyside county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 8 meters above sea level. Sefton has coordinates 53.5034767o,-3.0350661o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sefton 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.