Route from Stafford to Lancaster

The distance between Stafford and Lancaster is 100 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

From: Stafford, County: Staffordshire, England
To: Lancaster, County: Lancashire, England
100 mi , 1 h 45 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Stafford to Lancaster on map



Driving directions from Stafford to Lancaster

100 mi 1 h 45 min
1.
Head southeast on Earl Street
762 ft
2.
Turn right onto Water Street
255 ft
3.
Turn right onto Tenterbanks
1300 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Broad Eye
15 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Broad Eye
295 ft
6.
Continue onto Doxey Road
507 ft
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Pans Road (A5288)
120 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Pans Road (A5288)
0.3 mi
9.
Turn left onto Foregate Street (A34)
473 ft
10.
Continue onto Greyfriars (A34)
1017 ft
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Eccleshall Road (A5013)
33 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Eccleshall Road (A5013)
1.2 mi
13.
Enter Creswell Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M6: The NORTH WEST
638 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout towards M6: The NORTH WEST
56.1 mi
15.
Keep right onto M6
36.7 mi
16.
Take exit 33 on the left towards A6: Lancaster (South)
0.3 mi
17.
Enter Hampson Green Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
355 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
0.5 mi
19.
Continue onto Main Road (A6)
1 mi
20.
Make a slight right
286 ft
21.
Turn left onto Preston Lancaster Road (A6)
2.5 mi
22.
Continue onto Greaves Road (A6)
0.3 mi
23.
Enter The Pointer and take the 3rd exit onto South Road (A6)
275 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto South Road (A6)
1079 ft
25.
Continue onto Penny Street (A6)
397 ft
26.
Continue onto King Street (A6)
406 ft
27.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to drive from Stafford to Lancaster with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Stafford to Lancaster. The journey using petrol will set you back 17.4 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 143 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 8.7 pounds (£17.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 5.8 pounds (£17.4 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 4.35 pounds (£17.4 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 Stafford and Lancaster is approximately 100.37 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 12.2 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 (12.2 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence) yields 17.4 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Stafford to Lancaster is 17.4 pounds.
 

 

The utilization of air conditioning (AC) might impact automotive fuel efficiency due to the subsequent factors:

Engine Load: Activating the AC causes the compressor in the vehicle's engine to exert more effort in order to cool and distribute the air. The additional burden might augment the engine's fuel consumption, particularly during urban travel or when the vehicle is stationary.

Aerodynamic drag can be increased by running the AC, especially at higher speeds. Consequently, the increased resistance necessitates the engine to exert more effort in order to sustain velocity, leading to elevated fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: Besides the AC compressor, other electrical components like the blower fan and condenser fan also consume electricity from the engine when the AC is in operation. This results in an augmented electrical load on the engine, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

Driving Conditions: The effect of air conditioning (AC) on fuel consumption can differ based on the conditions in which you are driving. Using the air conditioning (AC) while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic can have a greater impact on fuel consumption than when traveling on the highway.

Efficiency Settings: Certain vehicles are equipped with features such as "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can effectively mitigate the influence of air conditioning on fuel consumption. Utilizing these characteristics can enhance fuel efficiency while simultaneously maintaining a comfortable temperature inside the cabin.

In general, although utilizing the air conditioning system can slightly elevate fuel consumption, it is frequently a necessary compromise for the sake of comfort, particularly in hot weather. Nevertheless, reducing the use of air conditioning whenever feasible, such as utilizing the car's ventilation system or opening windows at lower velocities, can assist in lessening its influence on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Stafford to Lancaster.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 11 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 5.5 £ (11/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 3.67 £ (11/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.75 £ (11/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Stafford to Lancaster

An alternative route from Stafford to the Lancaster is 107.6 miles and takes 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Stafford to Lancaster by car?

The cheapest route from Stafford to Lancaster is the first suggested route (100mi, 1h 45min) and costs 17.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Stafford to Lancaster is the second suggested route (108mi, 2h 49min) and costs 18.6 £.

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 Stafford to Lancaster?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 100mi (distance from Stafford to Lancaster) and its duration is 1h 45min. The slowest route is 108mi, and its duration is 2h 49min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Stafford to Lancaster by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Stafford to Lancaster. It provides driving directions from Stafford to Lancaster, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Stafford - Lancaster 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 Stafford to Lancaster with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Stafford located?

Stafford is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 81 meters above sea level. Stafford has coordinates 52.8066930o,-2.1206600o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Stafford from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Lancaster?

Lancaster is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 24 meters above sea level. Lancaster has coordinates 54.0465750o,-2.8007399o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Lancaster from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.