Solihull Brighton by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Solihull and Brighton by car is 163 miles. The driving time is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

How far is Brighton from Solihull? The driving distance is 163 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Solihull, County: West Midlands, England
To: Brighton, County: East Sussex, England
163 mi , 2 h 47 min
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Route from Solihull to Brighton on map



Driving directions from Solihull to Brighton

163 mi 2 h 47 min
1.
Head southeast on Manor Square
215 ft
2.
Turn left onto The Square
148 ft
3.
Continue onto New Road
504 ft
4.
Make a slight left to stay on New Road
1199 ft
5.
Turn right onto Warwick Road (B4102)
0.5 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
36 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout
0.5 mi
8.
Merge right onto Solihull Bypass (A41)
843 ft
9.
Enter Copt Hill Interchange and take the 3rd exit
818 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
11.
Merge right onto M42
4 mi
12.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M40: London
1 mi
13.
Merge right onto M40
84 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25(S): Watford
0.4 mi
15.
Keep right towards M25(S): Heathrow
0.9 mi
16.
Keep left towards M25: Heathrow
34.4 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M23: Croydon
0.4 mi
18.
Keep right towards M23 (S): Brighton
0.9 mi
19.
Merge right onto M23
5.7 mi
20.
Continue onto M23
8.3 mi
21.
Continue onto A23
7.5 mi
22.
Continue onto London Road (A23)
5.2 mi
23.
Continue onto Dale Hill (A23)
3 mi
24.
Enter Mill Road Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Mill Road
301 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Mill Road
1.1 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dyke Road Avenue
16 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Dyke Road Avenue
2.3 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Buckingham Place (A2010)
67 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Buckingham Place (A2010)
1175 ft
30.
Continue onto Terminus Road (A2010)
798 ft
31.
Make a slight right onto Queen's Road (A2010)
924 ft
32.
Turn left onto North Road
301 ft
33.
Turn right onto Spring Gardens
454 ft
34.
Continue onto Portland Street
523 ft
35.
Turn left onto North Street (B2066)
1312 ft
36.
Turn left onto Old Steine (A23)
500 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Solihull to Brighton?

Well, using petrol, it's £28.4. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car guzzles up 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're carpooling with two buddies, each of you only chips in £14.2 for the trip (£28.4 divided by 2). With three mates, it's about £9.47 each (£28.4 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's only £7.1 each (£28.4 divided by 4). The fuel cost for the journey is calculated based on how far you're driving and how much fuel your car drinks up. So, for this journey, you'd need about 19.7 liters of fuel. And that's where the £28.4 comes from for the trip from Solihull to Brighton.

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Solihull to Brighton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.85 £ (19.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.57 £ (19.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.93 £ (19.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Solihull to Brighton

An alternative route from Solihull to the Brighton is 180.54 miles and takes 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Solihull to Brighton by car?

The cheapest route from Solihull to Brighton is the first suggested route (163mi, 2h 47min) and costs 28.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Solihull to Brighton is the second suggested route (181mi, 3h 46min) and costs 31.5 £.

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 Solihull to Brighton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 163mi (distance from Solihull to Brighton) and its duration is 2h 47min. The slowest route is 181mi, and its duration is 3h 46min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Solihull to Brighton with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Solihull located?

Solihull is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 131 meters above sea level. Solihull has coordinates 52.4118110o,-1.7776100o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Solihull from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Brighton?

Brighton is located in East Sussex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 10 meters above sea level. Brighton has coordinates 50.8225300o,-0.1371630o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Brighton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.