Solihull Waveney by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Solihull and Waveney by car is 181 miles. The driving time is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

How far is Waveney from Solihull? The driving distance is 181 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Solihull, County: West Midlands, England
To: Waveney, County: Suffolk, England
181 mi , 3 h 10 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Solihull to Waveney on map



Driving directions from Solihull to Waveney

181 mi 3 h 10 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
24.4 mi
14.
Continue towards A14: Felixstowe
58.2 mi
15.
Keep left onto A14
19.1 mi
16.
Keep left onto A11
6.2 mi
17.
Enter Five Ways Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A11
371 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto A11
9.2 mi
19.
Enter Thetford Rounadbout and take the 1st exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
220 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
0.8 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
179 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
1.4 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
142 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Thetford Bypass (A11)
1.9 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A11
183 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A11
9.7 mi
27.
Enter Stag Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Attleborough Bypass (A11)
204 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Attleborough Bypass (A11)
4.5 mi
29.
Continue onto Wymondham Bypass (A11)
5.2 mi
30.
Continue onto Hethersett Bypass (A11)
3.5 mi
31.
Enter Thickthorn Interchange and take the 5th exit towards A47: Great Yarmouth
947 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout towards A47: Great Yarmouth
0.4 mi
33.
Merge right onto Norwich Southern Bypass (A47)
3.5 mi
34.
Make a slight left
998 ft
35.
Merge right onto Norwich Southern Bypass (A47)
0.6 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left onto A47
0.3 mi
37.
Turn right onto Loddon Road (A146)
5.3 mi
38.
Continue onto Norwich Road (A146)
2.4 mi
39.
Continue onto Loddon Bypass (A146)
2 mi
40.
Continue onto Beccles Road (A146)
0.5 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Beccles
89 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout towards Beccles
1.5 mi
43.
Continue onto Norwich Road (A146)
1.4 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit towards Beccles
116 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout towards Beccles
1 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Lowestoft
214 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout towards Lowestoft
1.2 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A146
120 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A146
1.8 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A146
134 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A146
0.7 mi
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Copland Way (A145)
190 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Copland Way (A145)
0.9 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Benacre Road (B1127)
9 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Benacre Road (B1127)
1 mi
56.
Continue onto Hulver Road (B1127)
0.6 mi
57.
Turn right onto Sotterley Road
1.1 mi
58.
Continue straight
0.5 mi
59.
Continue onto Falcon Inn Road
1 mi
60.
Turn right onto Green Lane
118 ft
61.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Solihull to Waveney by car?

The trip fueled by petrol comes to £31.6. This calculation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those interested in carpooling, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, each person's share is £15.8 (£31.6/2). For three passengers, the cost per person reduces to £10.53 (£31.6/3), and with four passengers, it further decreases to £7.9 (£31.6/4).

To delve deeper into the calculation, let's examine how we arrive at the result:

Firstly, we determine the fuel required by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey of 180.77 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 180.77 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 21.9 liters of fuel needed.

Next, we calculate the fuel cost by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. With 21.9 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total cost comes to £31.6.

In summary, the fuel cost for the trip from Solihull to Waveney amounts to £31.6.

 

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 Solihull to Waveney.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.95 £ (21.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.3 £ (21.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.48 £ (21.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Solihull to Waveney

The second route from Solihull to the Waveney is 195.11 miles and takes 3 hours and 26 minutes.

The third route from Solihull to the Waveney is 182.78 miles and takes 3 hours and 33 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Solihull to Waveney is the first suggested route (181mi, 3h 10min) and costs 31.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Solihull to Waveney is the third suggested route (183mi, 3h 33min) and costs 31.9 £.

The most expensive route from Solihull to Waveney is the second suggested route (195mi, 3h 26min) and costs 34.1 £.

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 Waveney?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 181mi (distance from Solihull to Waveney) and its duration is 3h 10min. The other route is 195mi, and its duration is 3h 26min. The slowest route is 183mi, and its duration is 3h 33min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Solihull to Waveney 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 Waveney?

Waveney is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 27 meters above sea level. Waveney has coordinates 52.3928022o,1.6239909o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Waveney from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.