Route from St Helens to Blackwood

The distance between St Helens and Blackwood is 184 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

From: St Helens, County: Merseyside, England
To: Blackwood, County: Newport, Wales
184 mi , 3 h 16 min
Tolls: Stations
Fuel consumption:
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Route from St Helens to Blackwood on map



Driving directions from St Helens to Blackwood

184 mi 3 h 16 min
1.
Head north
74 ft
2.
Turn left onto Garswood Street
162 ft
3.
Turn right onto College Street (A571)
0.4 mi
4.
Continue onto Haresfinch Road (A571)
0.4 mi
5.
Turn left onto Haresfinch View (A571)
691 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Green Leach Lane (A571)
57 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Green Leach Lane (A571)
0.3 mi
8.
Turn right to stay on East Lancashire Road (A580)
1.5 mi
9.
Keep right onto East Lancashire Road (A580)
2.2 mi
10.
Take the ramp
441 ft
11.
Enter Haydock Island and take the 1st exit
102 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout
1278 ft
13.
Merge right onto M6
65 mi
14.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
15.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
17.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
19.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
23.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
27.
Continue onto A449
5.1 mi
28.
Take the ramp on the left onto A472
1.9 mi
29.
Turn right onto A472
4.2 mi
30.
Merge right onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.4 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Usk Road (A4042)
185 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Usk Road (A4042)
0.9 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A4042
111 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A4042
1 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
562 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
0.8 mi
37.
Keep left onto A472
4.7 mi
38.
Turn left
584 ft
39.
Go straight onto A467
1.1 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A472
349 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A472
1.5 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A4048
293 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
227 ft
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4048
160 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A4048
0.6 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto B4251
196 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto B4251
118 ft
48.
Make a slight left onto B4254
0.3 mi
49.
Make a sharp right onto High Street (B4251)
0.6 mi
50.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from St Helens to Blackwood?

The expense of driving from St Helens to Blackwood, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £31.9. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 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 £15.95 (£31.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £10.63 per passenger (£31.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £7.98 per passenger (£31.9 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 Helens to Blackwood, approximately 22.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 183.77 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 £31.9 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.
 

 

There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:

  1. Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.

  2. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.

  3. Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.

  5. Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.


Diesel cost from St Helens to Blackwood.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.1 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.05 £ (20.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.7 £ (20.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.03 £ (20.1/4) /p.


Alternative routes from St Helens to Blackwood

The second route from St Helens to the Blackwood is 163.83 miles and takes 3 hours and 20 minutes.

The third route from St Helens to the Blackwood is 163.28 miles and takes 3 hours and 27 minutes.


Which is the cheapest route from St Helens to Blackwood by car?

The cheapest route from St Helens to Blackwood is the third suggested route (163mi, 3h 27min) and costs 28.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from St Helens to Blackwood is the second suggested route (164mi, 3h 20min) and costs 28.4 £.

The most expensive route from St Helens to Blackwood is the first suggested route (184mi, 3h 16min) and costs 31.9 £.

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 St Helens to Blackwood?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 184mi (distance from St Helens to Blackwood) and its duration is 3h 16min. The other route is 164mi, and its duration is 3h 20min. The slowest route is 163mi, and its duration is 3h 27min.

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

St Helens is located in Merseyside county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 39 meters above sea level. St Helens has coordinates 53.4563070o,-2.7370950o. RouteCalculator provides a map of St Helens from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.


What is the location of Blackwood?

Blackwood is located in Newport county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 172 meters above sea level. Blackwood has coordinates 51.6689350o,-3.1957870o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Blackwood from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.