Route from St Helens to Welwyn Hatfield

The distance between St Helens and Welwyn Hatfield is 189 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

From: St Helens, County: Merseyside, England
To: Welwyn Hatfield, County: Hertfordshire, England
189 mi , 3 h 8 min
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Route from St Helens to Welwyn Hatfield on map



Driving directions from St Helens to Welwyn Hatfield

189 mi 3 h 8 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 right onto M6
37.9 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
17.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
19.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
20.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
21.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
23.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
147 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
25.
Keep left onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1 mi
26.
Enter Roehyde Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Roehyde Way (A1001)
751 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Roehyde Way (A1001)
0.8 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto South Way (A1001)
29 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto South Way (A1001)
0.7 mi
30.
Enter Travellers Lane Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto South Way (A1001)
354 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto South Way (A1001)
0.4 mi
32.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to travel from St Helens to Welwyn Hatfield by car?

The journey from St Helens to Welwyn Hatfield by car comes with a price tag of £32.9 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £16.45 for the trip (£32.9 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £10.97 each (£32.9 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £8.23 each (£32.9 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 22.9 liters of fuel. And that's where the £32.9 comes from for the trip from St Helens to Welwyn Hatfield.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £32.9, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from St Helens to Welwyn Hatfield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.4 £ (22.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.6 £ (22.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.7 £ (22.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from St Helens to Welwyn Hatfield

The most time-consuming route from St Helens to Welwyn Hatfield spans a distance of 184.28 miles and requires a travel time of 4 hours and 1 minute.

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

The cheapest route from St Helens to Welwyn Hatfield is the second suggested route (184mi, 4h 1min) and costs 32.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from St Helens to Welwyn Hatfield is the first suggested route (189mi, 3h 8min) and costs 32.9 £.

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 Welwyn Hatfield?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 189mi (distance from St Helens to Welwyn Hatfield) and its duration is 3h 8min. The slowest route is 184mi, and its duration is 4h 1min.

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

Welwyn Hatfield is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 95 meters above sea level. Welwyn Hatfield has coordinates 51.7465017o,-0.2133693o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Welwyn Hatfield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.