Route from South Somerset to Manchester
The distance between South Somerset and Manchester is 214 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Driving directions from South Somerset to Manchester
What's the expense of traveling from South Somerset to Manchester by car?
Embarking on the journey from South Somerset to Manchester, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 37.2 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 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 18.6 pounds for each of two passengers, 12.4 pounds for three passengers, and merely 9.3 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 214.42 miles, the car craves around 26 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 (26 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 37.2 pounds. Thus, the journey from South Somerset to Manchester is marked by a fuel cost of 37.2 pounds.
Diesel cost from South Somerset to Manchester.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 23.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.75 £ (23.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.83 £ (23.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.88 £ (23.5/4) /p.
Diesel engines consume less fuel than petrol engines, all else being equal. Diesel fuel's higher energy density and diesel engines' superior thermal efficiency are the main reasons. Diesel fuel has more energy per litre than petrol, and diesel engines utilise that energy more efficiently.
Higher compression ratios improve thermal efficiency and allow diesel engines to extract more energy from each fuel unit. Diesel vehicles get better fuel efficiency and travel farther per gallon or litre than petrol vehicles of equal size and performance.
The choice between diesel and petrol automobiles depends on fuel economy, driving patterns, environmental concerns, and local fuel prices and availability.
Alternative routes from South Somerset to Manchester
The second route from South Somerset to the Manchester is 218.33 miles and takes 5 hours and .
Which is the cheapest route from South Somerset to Manchester by car?
The cheapest route from South Somerset to Manchester is the first suggested route (214mi, 3h 52min) and costs 37.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from South Somerset to Manchester is the second suggested route (218mi, 5h ) and costs 37.9 £.
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 Somerset to Manchester?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 214mi (distance from South Somerset to Manchester) and its duration is 3h 52min. The slowest route is 218mi, and its duration is 5h .
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from South Somerset to Manchester by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from South Somerset to Manchester. It provides driving directions from South Somerset to Manchester, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the South Somerset - Manchester 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 Somerset to Manchester 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 Somerset located?
South Somerset is located in Somerset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. South Somerset has coordinates 51.0229066o,-2.7019371o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Somerset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
What is the location of Manchester?
Manchester is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 59 meters above sea level. Manchester has coordinates 53.4807593o,-2.2426305o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Manchester from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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