Route from Sevenoaks to Lichfield

The distance between Sevenoaks and Lichfield is 161 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

From: Sevenoaks, County: Kent, England
To: Lichfield, County: Staffordshire, England
161 mi , 2 h 43 min
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Route from Sevenoaks to Lichfield on map



Driving directions from Sevenoaks to Lichfield

161 mi 2 h 43 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
5.1 mi
26.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
27.
Keep right onto M6 Toll
2.5 mi
28.
Merge right onto M42
2.4 mi
29.
Keep right onto M6 Toll
8.6 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
31.
Enter Weeford Island and take the 2nd exit
383 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout
263 ft
33.
Continue straight
1041 ft
34.
Merge right onto London Road (A38)
1.3 mi
35.
Enter Swinfen Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto London Road (A5206)
740 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A5206)
0.7 mi
37.
Take the ramp on the left
165 ft
38.
Merge right onto Upper St John Street (A51)
0.5 mi
39.
Continue onto St John Street
926 ft
40.
Turn left onto The Friary
421 ft
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Swan Road
161 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto Swan Road
203 ft
43.
Turn left
58 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Sevenoaks to Lichfield by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 28.1 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 14.05 quid each (£28.1 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 9.37 quid (£28.1 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 7.03 quid (£28.1 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Sevenoaks and Lichfield is about 160.8 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 19.5 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (19.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 28.1 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Sevenoaks to Lichfield: 28.1 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve 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.

  4. Elevation Changes: 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.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Sevenoaks to Lichfield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.75 £ (19.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.5 £ (19.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.88 £ (19.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Sevenoaks to Lichfield

The second route from Sevenoaks to the Lichfield is 163.78 miles and takes 2 hours and 45 minutes.

The third route from Sevenoaks to the Lichfield is 155.45 miles and takes 3 hours and 28 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Sevenoaks to Lichfield is the third suggested route (155mi, 3h 28min) and costs 27.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Sevenoaks to Lichfield is the first suggested route (161mi, 2h 43min) and costs 28.1 £.

The most expensive route from Sevenoaks to Lichfield is the second suggested route (164mi, 2h 45min) and costs 28.6 £.

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 Sevenoaks to Lichfield?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 161mi (distance from Sevenoaks to Lichfield) and its duration is 2h 43min. The other route is 164mi, and its duration is 2h 45min. The slowest route is 155mi, and its duration is 3h 28min.

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

Lichfield is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 84 meters above sea level. Lichfield has coordinates 52.6816020o,-1.8316720o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lichfield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.