Route from Sevenoaks to Leicester

The distance between Sevenoaks and Leicester is 139 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

From: Sevenoaks, County: Kent, England
To: Leicester, County: Leicestershire, England
139 mi , 2 h 23 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Sevenoaks to Leicester on map



Driving directions from Sevenoaks to Leicester

139 mi 2 h 23 min
1.
Head southeast
86 ft
2.
Turn left
39 ft
3.
Turn right onto London Road (A224)
0.3 mi
4.
Continue onto Tubs Hill (A224)
659 ft
5.
Continue onto London Road (A224)
0.5 mi
6.
Continue onto Amherst Hill (A224)
0.3 mi
7.
Turn left onto Worships Hill (A25)
0.4 mi
8.
Continue onto Westerham Road (A25)
0.7 mi
9.
Take the ramp towards M25: Bromley
408 ft
10.
Continue slightly right towards M25: Bromley
11.9 mi
11.
Continue onto Canterbury Way (A282)
1.7 mi
12.
Keep left onto Canterbury Way (A282)
2.9 mi
13.
Continue towards M25: (M11
23.5 mi
14.
Continue onto M25
11.8 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards A1081: St Albans
1021 ft
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
244 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
896 ft
18.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1081
404 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
20.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
313 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
22.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A414
352 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A414
3.5 mi
24.
Take the ramp towards M1: The NORTH
53.6 mi
25.
Keep right onto M1
19.4 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards A5460: Leicester
0.3 mi
27.
Merge right onto A5460
40 ft
28.
Keep right onto A5460
777 ft
29.
Keep left onto A5460
0.5 mi
30.
Go straight onto Narborough Road South (A5460)
2.8 mi
31.
Turn right onto St Augustine Road (A47)
1178 ft
32.
Go straight onto St Nicholas Circle (A594)
348 ft
33.
Make a slight left onto Vaughan Way (A594)
686 ft
34.
Keep left onto Highcross Street (A50)
297 ft
35.
Make a sharp right to stay on Highcross Street (A50)
178 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £24.2. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £12.1 (£24.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £8.07 per passenger (£24.2 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £6.05 per passenger (£24.2 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 16.8 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £24.2 comes from for the journey from Sevenoaks to Leicester.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Sevenoaks to Leicester.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.4 £ (16.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.6 £ (16.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.2 £ (16.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sevenoaks to Leicester

The second route from Sevenoaks to the Leicester is 143.33 miles and takes 2 hours and 35 minutes.

The third route from Sevenoaks to the Leicester is 147.84 miles and takes 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Sevenoaks to Leicester by car?

The cheapest route from Sevenoaks to Leicester is the first suggested route (139mi, 2h 23min) and costs 24.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Sevenoaks to Leicester is the second suggested route (143mi, 2h 35min) and costs 25 £.

The most expensive route from Sevenoaks to Leicester is the third suggested route (148mi, 3h 7min) and costs 25.8 £.

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 Sevenoaks to Leicester?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 139mi (distance from Sevenoaks to Leicester) and its duration is 2h 23min. The other route is 143mi, and its duration is 2h 35min. The slowest route is 148mi, and its duration is 3h 7min.

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

Where is Sevenoaks located?

Sevenoaks is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 146 meters above sea level. Sevenoaks has coordinates 51.2724100o,0.1908980o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sevenoaks from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Leicester?

Leicester is located in Leicestershire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 62 meters above sea level. Leicester has coordinates 52.6368778o,-1.1397592o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Leicester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.