Route from St Helens to Weymouth and Portland

The distance between St Helens and Weymouth and Portland is 241 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

From: St Helens, County: Merseyside, England
To: Weymouth and Portland, County: Dorset, England
241 mi , 4 h 32 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from St Helens to Weymouth and Portland on map



Driving directions from St Helens to Weymouth and Portland

241 mi 4 h 32 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
16.9 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dorchester Bypass (A37)
119 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Dorchester Bypass (A37)
1.2 mi
58.
Enter Monkey's Jump Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
115 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Dorchester Bypass (A35)
1.4 mi
60.
Enter Stadium Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Monkton Hill (A354)
240 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Monkton Hill (A354)
3.6 mi
62.
Enter Jurassic Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weymouth Relief Road (A354)
204 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Weymouth Relief Road (A354)
1.2 mi
64.
Enter Veasta Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A354
235 ft
65.
Exit the roundabout onto A354
727 ft
66.
Enter Manor Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weymouth Way (A354)
151 ft
67.
Exit the roundabout onto Weymouth Way (A354)
1.1 mi
68.
Enter Chafeys Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Weymouth Way (A354)
64 ft
69.
Exit the roundabout onto Weymouth Way (A354)
0.7 mi
70.
Continue onto Westwey Road (A354)
0.5 mi
71.
Make a slight left onto Chickerell Road (B3154)
776 ft
72.
Turn right onto Prince of Wales Road
333 ft
73.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from St Helens to Weymouth and Portland with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from St Helens to Weymouth and Portland. The journey using petrol will set you back 42 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 21 pounds (£42 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 14 pounds (£42 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 10.5 pounds (£42 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between St Helens and Weymouth and Portland is approximately 240.51 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 29.2 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (29.2 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 42 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from St Helens to Weymouth and Portland is 42 pounds.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from St Helens to Weymouth and Portland.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 29.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.55 £ (29.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.7 £ (29.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.28 £ (29.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from St Helens to Weymouth and Portland

The second route from St Helens to the Weymouth and Portland is 261.16 miles and takes 4 hours and 33 minutes.

The third route from St Helens to the Weymouth and Portland is 246.06 miles and takes 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from St Helens to Weymouth and Portland by car?

The cheapest route from St Helens to Weymouth and Portland is the first suggested route (241mi, 4h 32min) and costs 42 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from St Helens to Weymouth and Portland is the third suggested route (246mi, 5h 27min) and costs 43 £.

The most expensive route from St Helens to Weymouth and Portland is the second suggested route (261mi, 4h 33min) and costs 45.6 £.

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 Helens to Weymouth and Portland?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 241mi (distance from St Helens to Weymouth and Portland) and its duration is 4h 32min. The other route is 261mi, and its duration is 4h 33min. The slowest route is 246mi, and its duration is 5h 27min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from St Helens to Weymouth and Portland 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 Weymouth and Portland?

Weymouth and Portland is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 4 meters above sea level. Weymouth and Portland has coordinates 50.6066937o,-2.4645058o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Weymouth and Portland from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.