Route from St Albans to Crawley

The distance between St Albans and Crawley is 67 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 11 minutes.

From: St Albans, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: Crawley, County: West Sussex, England
67 mi , 1 h 11 min
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Route from St Albans to Crawley on map



Driving directions from St Albans to Crawley

67 mi 1 h 11 min
1.
Head northwest on Waddington Road
338 ft
2.
Turn left onto Britton Avenue
476 ft
3.
Turn left onto Verulam Road (A5183)
692 ft
4.
Continue onto High Street (A5183)
365 ft
5.
Turn right onto Holywell Hill (A5183)
0.5 mi
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Stephen's Hill (A5183)
131 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto St Stephen's Hill (A5183)
0.3 mi
8.
Turn left onto Watling Street (A5183)
0.7 mi
9.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
418 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
106 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
130 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.4 mi
15.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 3rd exit towards M25: Heathrow
583 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout towards M25: Heathrow
49.7 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M23: Croydon
0.4 mi
18.
Keep right towards M23 (S): Brighton
0.9 mi
19.
Merge right onto M23
5.7 mi
20.
Continue onto M23
2.9 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2011: Crawley
1255 ft
22.
Enter Crawley Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards A2011: Crawley
1043 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout towards A2011: Crawley
1.2 mi
24.
Enter Hazelwick Avenue and take the 2nd exit onto Northgate Avenue (A2004)
347 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Northgate Avenue (A2004)
0.9 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto College Road (A2004)
34 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto College Road (A2004)
871 ft
28.
Continue onto Southgate Avenue (A2004)
0.4 mi
29.
Make a slight right onto Southgate Drive
665 ft
30.
Turn right onto Brewer Road
572 ft
31.
Turn right onto Beeches Crescent
222 ft
32.
Turn left
174 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from St Albans to Crawley with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from St Albans to Crawley. The journey using petrol will set you back 11.6 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 5.8 pounds (£11.6 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 3.87 pounds (£11.6 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 2.9 pounds (£11.6 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 St Albans and Crawley is approximately 66.75 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 8.1 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 (8.1 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 11.6 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from St Albans to Crawley is 11.6 pounds.
 

 

The state of the road might impact fuel usage due to many factors.

Surface roughness refers to the unevenness of road surfaces, which can be caused by potholes, fractures, or uneven pavement. This unevenness can lead to an increase in rolling resistance. Consequently, the tires must exert more effort to sustain velocity, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Friction: The presence of inadequate road conditions can augment the level of friction between the tires and the road surface. The friction between surfaces generates drag, necessitating the engine to exert more effort to overcome it. Consequently, the use of fuel might escalate, particularly when driving at higher velocities.

Traffic congestion refers to the situation where roads experience a high volume of vehicles, resulting in frequent halts, starts, and prolonged waiting in traffic lines. The consistent acceleration and deceleration can result in higher fuel usage when compared to driving on uncongested, unrestricted roadways.

Changes in elevation can have an impact on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles equipped with less powerful engines, when encountering roads with steep inclines or drops. Ascending a slope necessitates greater engine power and consequently more fuel consumption, but descending a decline may necessitate additional braking and fuel usage to maintain control.

Weather Conditions: Inclement weather conditions, including precipitation such as rain, snow, or ice, can have a detrimental impact on road grip and the stability of vehicles. Motorists may be required to modify their velocity and driving conduct, which can have an effect on fuel usage.

Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with high-quality pavement often lead to decreased fuel consumption in comparison to rough or inadequately maintained roads. The reason for this is that smooth roads decrease rolling resistance, hence enabling more efficient vehicle performance.

In general, the quality of roads has a substantial impact on petrololine consumption, and drivers may encounter differences in fuel economy based on the state of the roads they are traveling on.

Diesel cost from St Albans to Crawley.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.05 £ (8.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.7 £ (8.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.03 £ (8.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from St Albans to Crawley

The second route from St Albans to the Crawley is 80.12 miles and takes 1 hour and 26 minutes.

The third route from St Albans to the Crawley is 58.96 miles and takes 1 hour and 46 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from St Albans to Crawley is the third suggested route (59mi, 1h 46min) and costs 10.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from St Albans to Crawley is the first suggested route (67mi, 1h 11min) and costs 11.6 £.

The most expensive route from St Albans to Crawley is the second suggested route (80mi, 1h 26min) and costs 14 £.

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 Crawley?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 67mi (distance from St Albans to Crawley) and its duration is 1h 11min. The other route is 80mi, and its duration is 1h 26min. The slowest route is 59mi, and its duration is 1h 46min.

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

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 Crawley?

Crawley is located in West Sussex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 82 meters above sea level. Crawley has coordinates 51.1091401o,-0.1872275o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Crawley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.