St Helens Buckley by car, distance and driving time

The distance between St Helens and Buckley by car is 33.6 miles. The driving time is 42 minutes.

How far is Buckley from St Helens? The driving distance is 33.6 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: St Helens, County: Merseyside, England
To: Buckley, County: Buckley, Wales
33.6 mi , 42 min
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Route from St Helens to Buckley on map



Driving directions from St Helens to Buckley

33.6 mi 42 min
1.
Head north
74 ft
2.
Turn left onto Garswood Street
162 ft
3.
Turn left onto College Street (A571)
501 ft
4.
Turn right to stay on College Street (A571)
151 ft
5.
Enter The Landings and take the 2nd exit onto King Street (A571)
121 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto King Street (A571)
1283 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Linkway West (A58)
201 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Linkway West (A58)
0.5 mi
9.
Enter Cannington and take the 3rd exit onto St Helens Linkway (A570)
255 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto St Helens Linkway (A570)
916 ft
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto St Helens Linkway (A570)
165 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto St Helens Linkway (A570)
1117 ft
13.
Enter Sherdley and take the 3rd exit onto St Helens Linkway (A570)
339 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto St Helens Linkway (A570)
1.8 mi
15.
Enter Micklehead and take the 2nd exit onto St Helens Linkway (A570)
158 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto St Helens Linkway (A570)
1 mi
17.
Enter Rainhill Stoops Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Watkinson Way (A557)
917 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Watkinson Way (A557)
3.2 mi
19.
Enter Waterfront Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Ashley Way (A557)
533 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto Ashley Way (A557)
1035 ft
21.
Go straight onto Queensway (A557)
0.4 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left onto Mersey Gateway
0.4 mi
23.
Merge right onto Mersey Gateway Bridge (A533)
1.8 mi
24.
Continue onto Central Expressway (A533)
1 mi
25.
Keep right onto Central Expressway (A5126)
941 ft
26.
Continue onto Weston Link (A5126)
0.3 mi
27.
Continue onto Weston Point Interchange (A5126)
1094 ft
28.
Continue onto Weston Point Expressway (A557)
0.3 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto Weston Point Expressway (A557)
437 ft
30.
Enter Rocksavage Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Rocksavage Expressway (A557)
308 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Rocksavage Expressway (A557)
421 ft
32.
Merge right onto Rocksavage Expressway (A557)
1300 ft
33.
Enter Clifton Roundabout and take the 1st exit
49 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
35.
Merge right onto M56
10.8 mi
36.
Continue onto A494
7.5 mi
37.
Merge left onto Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Expressway (A55)
750 ft
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards Mold
0.3 mi
39.
Turn left onto Smithy Lane
1057 ft
40.
Turn left to stay on Smithy Lane
1271 ft
41.
Turn right onto Liverpool Road (B5127)
0.9 mi
42.
Continue onto Mill Lane (B5127)
0.3 mi
43.
Turn right
199 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from St Helens to Buckley?

The expense of driving from St Helens to Buckley, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £5.9. 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 £2.95 (£5.9 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £1.97 per passenger (£5.9 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £1.48 per passenger (£5.9 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 Buckley, approximately 4.1 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 33.65 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 £5.9 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.
 

 

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 Helens to Buckley.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 4.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.05 £ (4.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.37 £ (4.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.03 £ (4.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from St Helens to Buckley

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from St Helens to Buckley covers 35.32 miles and necessitates 51 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from St Helens to Buckley is the first suggested route (33.6mi, 42min) and costs 5.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from St Helens to Buckley is the second suggested route (35.3mi, 51min) and costs 6.2 £.

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 Buckley?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 33.6mi (distance from St Helens to Buckley) and its duration is 42min. The slowest route is 35.3mi, and its duration is 51min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from St Helens to Buckley by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from St Helens to Buckley. It provides driving directions from St Helens to Buckley, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the St Helens - Buckley route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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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 Buckley?

Buckley is located in Buckley county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 155 meters above sea level. Buckley has coordinates 53.1700500o,-3.0814879o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Buckley from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.