Route from Solihull to Northampton

The distance between Solihull and Northampton is 52.1 miles. Travel time is 57 minutes.

From: Solihull, County: West Midlands, England
To: Northampton, County: Northamptonshire, England
52.1 mi , 57 min
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Route from Solihull to Northampton on map



Driving directions from Solihull to Northampton

52.1 mi 57 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 1st exit
42 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
11.
Merge right onto M42
5.4 mi
12.
Take exit 7A on the left towards M6: London
0.9 mi
13.
Merge right onto M6
23.3 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
15.
Merge right onto M1
13.3 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: Northampton
0.3 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Weedon Road (A4500)
184 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Weedon Road (A4500)
0.3 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Weedon Road (A4500)
181 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Weedon Road (A4500)
0.3 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Weedon Road (A4500)
150 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Weedon Road (A4500)
1.1 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weedon Road (A4500)
108 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Weedon Road (A4500)
1.1 mi
25.
Keep right onto Weedon Road (A4500)
0.5 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4500
221 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A4500
625 ft
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weedon Road
146 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Weedon Road
1024 ft
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weedon Road
102 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Weedon Road
0.6 mi
32.
Keep left onto Spencer Bridge Road
0.6 mi
33.
Continue onto Grafton Street (A4500)
900 ft
34.
Turn right onto St Andrew's Street
620 ft
35.
Turn right onto Herbert Street
506 ft
36.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Solihull to Northampton by car?

Embarking on the journey from Solihull to Northampton, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 9.1 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 4.55 pounds for each of two passengers, 3.03 pounds for three passengers, and merely 2.28 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 52.08 miles, the car craves around 6.3 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (6.3 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 9.1 pounds. Thus, the journey from Solihull to Northampton is marked by a fuel cost of 9.1 pounds.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.

Diesel cost from Solihull to Northampton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 6.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.15 £ (6.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.1 £ (6.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.58 £ (6.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Solihull to Northampton

The second route from Solihull to the Northampton is 46.64 miles and takes 1 hour and 8 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Solihull to Northampton is the second suggested route (46.6mi, 1h 8min) and costs 8.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Solihull to Northampton is the first suggested route (52.1mi, 57min) and costs 9.1 £.

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 Solihull to Northampton?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 52.1mi (distance from Solihull to Northampton) and its duration is 57min. The slowest route is 46.6mi, and its duration is 1h 8min.

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

Northampton is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 70 meters above sea level. Northampton has coordinates 52.2404770o,-0.9026560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Northampton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.