Route from Southampton to Cambridge

The distance between Southampton and Cambridge is 129 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

From: Southampton, County: Hampshire, England
To: Cambridge, County: Cambridgeshire, England
129 mi , 2 h 20 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Southampton to Cambridge on map



Driving directions from Southampton to Cambridge

129 mi 2 h 20 min
1.
Head north on Above Bar Street
278 ft
2.
Continue onto London Road
0.3 mi
3.
Continue onto The Avenue (A33)
1.5 mi
4.
Continue onto Bassett Avenue (A33)
0.3 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bassett Avenue (A33)
87 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Bassett Avenue (A33)
0.8 mi
7.
Enter Chilworth Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A27
137 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto A27
376 ft
9.
Take the ramp towards M3
52 mi
10.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25
1258 ft
11.
Keep left at the fork
0.5 mi
12.
Merge right onto M25
21.4 mi
13.
Keep right onto M25
4.9 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards A405: (M1 South)
0.4 mi
15.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 1st exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
30 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.4 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
237 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
112 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
21.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
413 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
23.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
147 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
25.
Keep left onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1 mi
26.
Enter Roehyde Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards A1(M)
202 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M)
1053 ft
28.
Keep right towards A1(M)
406 ft
29.
Merge left onto A1(M)
1.6 mi
30.
Take exit 4 on the left towards A414: Hertford
973 ft
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit towards A1(M)
143 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout towards A1(M)
7.8 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left towards A602: Stevenage
864 ft
34.
Enter Langley Sidings and take the 2nd exit onto A1(M)
300 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A1(M)
5.3 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left towards A505: Baldock
1163 ft
37.
Keep right towards Royston
779 ft
38.
Enter Letchworth Gate and take the 3rd exit onto London Road (A505)
850 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto London Road (A505)
0.5 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Baldock Bypass (A505)
327 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Baldock Bypass (A505)
1.1 mi
42.
Continue onto Weston Hills Tunnel (A505)
772 ft
43.
Continue onto Baldock Bypass (A505)
1.6 mi
44.
Continue onto Royston Road (A505)
3 mi
45.
Continue onto Baldock Road (A505)
2.5 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Royston Bypass (A505)
180 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Bypass (A505)
1.5 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Royston Bypass (A505)
252 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Royston Bypass (A505)
0.8 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Melbourn Road (A10)
30 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Melbourn Road (A10)
1.1 mi
52.
Continue onto Melbourn Bypass (A10)
2.4 mi
53.
Continue onto Cambridge Road (A10)
1248 ft
54.
Continue onto Dunsbridge Turnpike (A10)
0.4 mi
55.
Continue onto Royston Road (A10)
0.9 mi
56.
Continue onto Cambridge Road (A10)
0.7 mi
57.
Continue onto Royston Road (A10)
0.9 mi
58.
Continue onto High Street (A10)
0.8 mi
59.
Continue onto Cambridge Road (A10)
1.3 mi
60.
Enter Westfield Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A1309
566 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A1309
1105 ft
62.
Keep left onto A1309
0.6 mi
63.
Keep left onto Hauxton Road (A1309)
317 ft
64.
Continue onto High Street
0.7 mi
65.
Continue onto Trumpington Road (A1134)
1.3 mi
66.
Turn right onto Lensfield Road (A603)
0.3 mi
67.
Continue onto Gonville Place (A603)
0.3 mi
68.
Turn left onto Parkside
1036 ft
69.
Continue onto Parker Street
737 ft
70.
Continue slightly left onto Emmanuel Street
479 ft
71.
Turn right onto Saint Andrew's Street
551 ft
72.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Southampton to Cambridge?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 22.5 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 144 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 11.25 quid each (£22.5 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 7.5 quid per person (£22.5 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 5.63 quid per person (£22.5 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 15.6 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 129.03 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 15.6 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 144 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Southampton to Cambridge: 22.5 quid.

 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Southampton to Cambridge.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.8 £ (15.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.2 £ (15.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.9 £ (15.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Southampton to Cambridge

The second route from Southampton to the Cambridge is 134.15 miles and takes 2 hours and 31 minutes.

The third route from Southampton to the Cambridge is 151.44 miles and takes 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Southampton to Cambridge by car?

The cheapest route from Southampton to Cambridge is the first suggested route (129mi, 2h 20min) and costs 22.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Southampton to Cambridge is the second suggested route (134mi, 2h 31min) and costs 23.4 £.

The most expensive route from Southampton to Cambridge is the third suggested route (151mi, 2h 55min) and costs 26.4 £.

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 Southampton to Cambridge?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 129mi (distance from Southampton to Cambridge) and its duration is 2h 20min. The other route is 134mi, and its duration is 2h 31min. The slowest route is 151mi, and its duration is 2h 55min.

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

Where is Southampton located?

Southampton is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Southampton has coordinates 50.9097004o,-1.4043509o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Southampton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Cambridge?

Cambridge is located in Cambridgeshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Cambridge has coordinates 52.2053370o,0.1218170o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cambridge from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.