Route from Solihull to West Lancashire by car

The driving distance between Solihull and West Lancashire is 111 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 53 minutes by car.

From: Solihull, County: West Midlands, England
To: West Lancashire, County: Lancashire, England
111 mi , 1 h 53 min
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How many miles from Solihull to West Lancashire?






111 mi 1 h 53 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 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
13.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
14.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
15.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
16.
Keep right onto M6
2.7 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left onto M6
0.4 mi
18.
Enter Orrell Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M58
31 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto M58
5.2 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards St Helens
0.3 mi
21.
Enter Bickerstaffe Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards Southport
917 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout towards Southport
589 ft
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards Burscough
233 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout towards Burscough
1.3 mi
25.
Turn left onto Wigan Road (A577)
0.7 mi
26.
Turn right onto Castle Lane
0.9 mi
27.
Continue left onto Lathom Lane
682 ft
28.
Turn left
1056 ft
29.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Solihull to West Lancashire by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £19.3. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £9.65 (£19.3/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £6.43 (£19.3/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £4.83 (£19.3/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 111.45 miles, this computation entails multiplying 111.45 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of mpg, resulting in a requirement of 13.5 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 13.5 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £19.3.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Solihull to West Lancashire stands at £19.3.

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Solihull to West Lancashire.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 12.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.1 £ (12.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.07 £ (12.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.05 £ (12.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Solihull to West Lancashire

The second route from Solihull to the West Lancashire is 113.74 miles and takes 2 hours and 36 minutes.