Route from St Albans to County Durham

The distance between St Albans and County Durham is 244 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

From: St Albans, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: County Durham, County: Durham, England
244 mi , 4 h 6 min
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Route from St Albans to County Durham on map



Driving directions from St Albans to County Durham

244 mi 4 h 6 min
1.
Head northwest on Waddington Road
338 ft
2.
Turn left onto Britton Avenue
476 ft
3.
Turn right onto Verulam Road (A5183)
0.4 mi
4.
Continue onto Redbourn Road (A5183)
791 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Redbourn Road (A5183)
76 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Redbourn Road (A5183)
2.6 mi
7.
Continue onto St. Albans Road (A5183)
0.6 mi
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Redbourn Bypass (A5183)
206 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Redbourn Bypass (A5183)
0.6 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Redbourn Bypass (A5183)
120 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Redbourn Bypass (A5183)
0.9 mi
12.
Continue onto Dunstable Road (A5183)
0.9 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A5183
69 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto A5183
832 ft
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
14 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout
0.5 mi
17.
Merge right onto M1
48.7 mi
18.
Keep right onto M1
22.2 mi
19.
Keep right onto M1
56.8 mi
20.
Keep left onto M18
8.7 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left onto M18
1311 ft
22.
Keep left towards A1(M): The NORTH
765 ft
23.
Continue onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
0.3 mi
24.
Merge right onto Doncaster By-pass (A1(M))
7.1 mi
25.
Continue onto Doncaster Bypass (A1(M))
8.2 mi
26.
Keep right onto A1(M)
35 mi
27.
Keep right towards A1(M): The North
27.6 mi
28.
Keep right towards A1(M): Durham
17.7 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left towards A688: Spennymoor
0.3 mi
30.
Enter Bowburn Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto A177
292 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A177
0.4 mi
32.
Go straight onto Slater Place (A177)
260 ft
33.
Continue onto Durham Road (A177)
3 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stockton Road (A177)
109 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Stockton Road (A177)
1194 ft
36.
Continue onto Quarryheads Lane
1204 ft
37.
Enter Quarryheads Lane roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Quarry Heads Lane
145 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Quarry Heads Lane
0.3 mi
39.
Turn left onto Quarry Heads Lane
774 ft
40.
Continue onto Margery Lane
900 ft
41.
Continue slightly left onto Alexandria Crescent (A690)
172 ft
42.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from St Albans to County Durham?

The expense of driving from St Albans to County Durham, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £42.7. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 144 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £21.35 (£42.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £14.23 per passenger (£42.7 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £10.68 per passenger (£42.7 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from St Albans to County Durham, approximately 29.6 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 244.49 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £42.7 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

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 St Albans to County Durham.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 29.6 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.8 £ (29.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.87 £ (29.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.4 £ (29.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from St Albans to County Durham

The second route from St Albans to the County Durham is 243.06 miles and takes 4 hours and 9 minutes.

The third route from St Albans to the County Durham is 257.83 miles and takes 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from St Albans to County Durham by car?

The cheapest route from St Albans to County Durham is the second suggested route (243mi, 4h 9min) and costs 42.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from St Albans to County Durham is the first suggested route (244mi, 4h 6min) and costs 42.7 £.

The most expensive route from St Albans to County Durham is the third suggested route (258mi, 4h 58min) and costs 45 £.

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 St Albans to County Durham?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 244mi (distance from St Albans to County Durham) and its duration is 4h 6min. The other route is 243mi, and its duration is 4h 9min. The slowest route is 258mi, and its duration is 4h 58min.

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Where is St Albans located?

St Albans is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 118 meters above sea level. St Albans has coordinates 51.752725o,-0.339436o. RouteCalculator provides a map of St Albans from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of County Durham?

County Durham is located in Durham county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. County Durham has coordinates 54.7752500o,-1.5848520o. RouteCalculator provides a map of County Durham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.