Route from St Helens to West Dorset

The distance between St Helens and West Dorset is 225 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

From: St Helens, County: Merseyside, England
To: West Dorset, County: Dorset, England
225 mi , 4 h 15 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from St Helens to West Dorset on map



Driving directions from St Helens to West Dorset

225 mi 4 h 15 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
82 mi
16.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London
1257 ft
17.
Keep left towards M4 East: London
2.5 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards M32: Bristol
0.6 mi
19.
Merge right onto M32
4.6 mi
20.
Continue onto Newfoundland Way (A4032)
0.4 mi
21.
Keep left onto Bond Street South (A4044)
0.3 mi
22.
Continue onto Temple Way Underpass (A4044)
0.4 mi
23.
Continue onto Temple Gate (A4)
1113 ft
24.
Enter Bath Bridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bath Road (A4)
170 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A4)
1191 ft
26.
Keep right onto Wells Road (A37)
915 ft
27.
Keep left onto Wells Road (A37)
2.4 mi
28.
Continue onto Bristol Road (A37)
1.3 mi
29.
Continue onto Hursley Hill (A37)
0.5 mi
30.
Continue onto Bristol Road (A37)
0.7 mi
31.
Continue onto Pensford Hill (A37)
0.5 mi
32.
Continue onto New Road (A37)
1.4 mi
33.
Enter Chelwood Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
175 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
4.9 mi
35.
Keep left onto A37
8.6 mi
36.
Enter Cannard's Grave Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
164 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
0.5 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
92 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
12.1 mi
40.
Enter Podimore and take the 3rd exit onto A303
820 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
2 mi
42.
Take the ramp on the left onto A37
0.6 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
102 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
3.4 mi
45.
Enter Combe Street Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ilchester Road (A37)
130 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Ilchester Road (A37)
0.9 mi
47.
Enter Fiveways roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingston (A37)
249 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingston (A37)
986 ft
49.
Enter Kingston Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Queensway (A30)
223 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensway (A30)
0.5 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A30
105 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A30
0.4 mi
53.
Turn left onto Dorchester Road (A37)
0.8 mi
54.
Enter Keyford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
192 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
9.8 mi
56.
Turn right onto Norden Lane
1.9 mi
57.
Turn right onto Dorchester Road (A356)
0.3 mi
58.
Turn left
307 ft
59.
Go straight onto Greenford Lane
272 ft
60.
Turn right
560 ft
61.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from St Helens to West Dorset?

The expense of driving from St Helens to West Dorset using petrol amounts to £39.4. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £19.7 (£39.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £13.13 per person (£39.4 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £9.85 per person (£39.4 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 27.3 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £39.4 for the trip from St Helens to West Dorset.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.

Diesel cost from St Helens to West Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.65 £ (27.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.1 £ (27.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.83 £ (27.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from St Helens to West Dorset

The second route from St Helens to the West Dorset is 239.42 miles and takes 4 hours and 15 minutes.

The third route from St Helens to the West Dorset is 238.37 miles and takes 5 hours and 16 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from St Helens to West Dorset is the first suggested route (225mi, 4h 15min) and costs 39.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from St Helens to West Dorset is the third suggested route (238mi, 5h 16min) and costs 41.6 £.

The most expensive route from St Helens to West Dorset is the second suggested route (239mi, 4h 15min) and costs 41.8 £.

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 West Dorset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 225mi (distance from St Helens to West Dorset) and its duration is 4h 15min. The other route is 239mi, and its duration is 4h 15min. The slowest route is 238mi, and its duration is 5h 16min.

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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 West Dorset?

West Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level. West Dorset has coordinates 50.7755272o,-2.5816958o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.