Route from South Bucks to Sheffield

The distance between South Bucks and Sheffield is 161 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

From: South Bucks, County: Buckinghamshire, England
To: Sheffield, County: South Yorkshire, England
161 mi , 2 h 47 min
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Route from South Bucks to Sheffield on map



Driving directions from South Bucks to Sheffield

161 mi 2 h 47 min
1.
Head west on Harehatch Lane
593 ft
2.
Turn right onto Abbey Park lane
368 ft
3.
Continue onto Ship Hill
0.6 mi
4.
Continue slightly right onto Woodlands Hill
392 ft
5.
Continue onto Burnham Road
0.5 mi
6.
Turn left onto Dorney Hill North (A355)
740 ft
7.
Continue onto Beaconsfield Bypass (A355)
608 ft
8.
Enter Beaconsfield Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M40: London
968 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: London
4 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25(S): Watford
0.4 mi
11.
Keep left towards M25(N): Watford
9.6 mi
12.
Keep right onto M25
4.3 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The NORTH
1.2 mi
14.
Merge right onto M1
55.6 mi
15.
Keep right onto M1
22.2 mi
16.
Keep right onto M1
43.1 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards A617: Chesterfield
0.3 mi
18.
Merge right onto A617
338 ft
19.
Keep left onto A617
5 mi
20.
Keep right at the fork
416 ft
21.
Keep right at the fork
194 ft
22.
Keep left onto A61
1.5 mi
23.
Keep left onto A61
0.7 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A61
284 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A61
4.9 mi
26.
Enter Bowshaw and take the 1st exit onto Chesterfield Road South (A61)
210 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Chesterfield Road South (A61)
0.7 mi
28.
Enter Meadowhead Roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards City
275 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout towards City
2.5 mi
30.
Continue onto London Road (A61)
1172 ft
31.
Continue onto Heeley Bridge (A61)
1130 ft
32.
Continue onto Asline Road
767 ft
33.
Make a slight left onto Bramall Lane (A621)
0.4 mi
34.
Enter Bramall Lane Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Saint Mary's Gate (A61)
54 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Saint Mary's Gate (A61)
0.3 mi
36.
Enter Moore Street and take the 2nd exit onto Hanover Way (A61)
176 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Hanover Way (A61)
0.3 mi
38.
Continue onto Upper Hanover Street (A61)
0.3 mi
39.
Enter University Square and take the 4th exit onto Brook Hill (B6539)
390 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Brook Hill (B6539)
483 ft
41.
Continue onto Broad Lane (B6539)
0.3 mi
42.
Turn right onto Townhead Street
628 ft
43.
Turn right onto Pinfold Street
285 ft
44.
Turn left onto Holly Street
357 ft
45.
Continue slightly left onto Balm Green
423 ft
46.
Continue onto Barker's Pool
344 ft
47.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from South Bucks to Sheffield with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from South Bucks to Sheffield. The journey using petrol will set you back 28.1 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 14.05 pounds (£28.1 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 9.37 pounds (£28.1 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 7.03 pounds (£28.1 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between South Bucks and Sheffield is approximately 160.82 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 19.5 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (19.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 28.1 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from South Bucks to Sheffield is 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 South Bucks to Sheffield.

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 South Bucks to Sheffield

The second route from South Bucks to the Sheffield is 162.66 miles and takes 2 hours and 50 minutes.

The third route from South Bucks to the Sheffield is 173.24 miles and takes 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from South Bucks to Sheffield by car?

The cheapest route from South Bucks to Sheffield is the first suggested route (161mi, 2h 47min) and costs 28.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from South Bucks to Sheffield is the second suggested route (163mi, 2h 50min) and costs 28.4 £.

The most expensive route from South Bucks to Sheffield is the third suggested route (173mi, 3h 29min) and costs 30.2 £.

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 South Bucks to Sheffield?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 161mi (distance from South Bucks to Sheffield) and its duration is 2h 47min. The other route is 163mi, and its duration is 2h 50min. The slowest route is 173mi, and its duration is 3h 29min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from South Bucks to Sheffield by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from South Bucks to Sheffield. It provides driving directions from South Bucks to Sheffield, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the South Bucks - Sheffield 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 South Bucks to Sheffield with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is South Bucks located?

South Bucks is located in Buckinghamshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 92 meters above sea level. South Bucks has coordinates 51.5763801o,-0.6390151o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Bucks from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Sheffield?

Sheffield is located in South Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 82 meters above sea level. Sheffield has coordinates 53.3811290o,-1.4700850o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Sheffield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.