Route from St Albans to South Bucks

The distance between St Albans and South Bucks is 25.6 miles. Travel time is 29 minutes.

From: St Albans, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: South Bucks, County: Buckinghamshire, England
25.6 mi , 29 min
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Route from St Albans to South Bucks on map



Driving directions from St Albans to South Bucks

25.6 mi 29 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
14.9 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M40: Birmingham
5 mi
18.
Take exit 2 on the left towards A355: Beaconsfield
0.4 mi
19.
Keep right towards A355: Beaconsfield
570 ft
20.
Enter Beaconsfield Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Beaconsfield Bypass (A355)
17 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Beaconsfield Bypass (A355)
691 ft
22.
Continue onto Dorney Hill North (A355)
508 ft
23.
Make a slight right
217 ft
24.
Continue onto Burnham Road
0.5 mi
25.
Continue onto Woodlands Hill
392 ft
26.
Continue slightly left onto Ship Hill
0.6 mi
27.
Go straight onto Abbey Park lane
368 ft
28.
Turn left onto Harehatch Lane
593 ft
29.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from St Albans to South Bucks by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £4.5. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £2.25 (£4.5/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £1.5 (£4.5/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £1.13 (£4.5/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 25.62 miles, this computation entails multiplying 25.62 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 3.1 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 3.1 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £4.5.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from St Albans to South Bucks stands at £4.5.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from St Albans to South Bucks.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 3.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.55 £ (3.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.03 £ (3.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.78 £ (3.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from St Albans to South Bucks

The second route from St Albans to the South Bucks is 24.52 miles and takes 35 minutes.

The third route from St Albans to the South Bucks is 26.58 miles and takes 40 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from St Albans to South Bucks is the second suggested route (24.5mi, 35min) and costs 4.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from St Albans to South Bucks is the first suggested route (25.6mi, 29min) and costs 4.5 £.

The most expensive route from St Albans to South Bucks is the third suggested route (26.6mi, 40min) and costs 4.6 £.

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 South Bucks?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 25.6mi (distance from St Albans to South Bucks) and its duration is 29min. The other route is 24.5mi, and its duration is 35min. The slowest route is 26.6mi, and its duration is 40min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from St Albans to South Bucks by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from St Albans to South Bucks. It provides driving directions from St Albans to South Bucks, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the St Albans - South Bucks 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 South Bucks 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 South Bucks?

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.