Route from Staffordshire Moorlands to North Dorset by car

The driving distance between Staffordshire Moorlands and North Dorset is 184 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 33 minutes by car.

From: Staffordshire Moorlands, County: Staffordshire, England
To: North Dorset, County: Dorset, England
184 mi , 3 h 33 min
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Route from Staffordshire Moorlands to North Dorset on map



Driving directions from Staffordshire Moorlands to North Dorset

184 mi 3 h 33 min
1.
Head south
532 ft
2.
Turn left
1051 ft
3.
Continue right onto Bradshaw Road
0.6 mi
4.
Turn right
0.5 mi
5.
Turn left
1.2 mi
6.
Continue straight
0.6 mi
7.
Make a slight left onto Apesford Lane
1032 ft
8.
Keep left onto Apesford Lane
0.5 mi
9.
Turn left onto Basford Bridge Lane
0.7 mi
10.
Turn left onto Cheadle Road (A520)
1.5 mi
11.
Go straight onto Main Road (A520)
762 ft
12.
Continue onto Leek Road (A520)
3.5 mi
13.
Continue onto Weston Road (A520)
1.5 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sandon Road (A520)
120 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Sandon Road (A520)
1.8 mi
16.
Continue slightly left onto Stone Road (A520)
1165 ft
17.
Continue onto Longton Road (A520)
3.8 mi
18.
Continue onto Radford Street (A520)
526 ft
19.
Make a slight left onto Christchurch Way (A520)
1269 ft
20.
Continue onto Stafford Street (A520)
537 ft
21.
Continue onto Stafford Road (A520)
1140 ft
22.
Go straight onto Eccleshall Road (A520)
257 ft
23.
Enter Stafford Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto The Fillybrooks (A34)
32 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto The Fillybrooks (A34)
1248 ft
25.
Continue onto Stafford Road (A34)
0.6 mi
26.
Enter Aston Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stafford Road (A34)
161 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Stafford Road (A34)
1.1 mi
28.
Continue onto Stone Road (A34)
2.1 mi
29.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stone Road (A34)
193 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Stone Road (A34)
0.7 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A34
371 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
328 ft
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A34
47 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
0.6 mi
35.
Enter Creswell Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M6
223 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto M6
11.9 mi
37.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
38.
Keep left onto M5
82 mi
39.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London
1257 ft
40.
Keep left towards M4 East: London
10.3 mi
41.
Take the ramp on the left towards A46: Bath. Stroud
0.5 mi
42.
Enter Tormarton Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A46
889 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
3.5 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A46
83 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto A46
4 mi
46.
Take the ramp on the left
0.2 mi
47.
Enter London Road Junction and take the 1st exit towards Northend
13 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout towards Northend
0.4 mi
49.
Turn right onto Toll Bridge Road
477 ft
50.
Continue onto Mill Lane
0.5 mi
51.
Turn right onto High Street
941 ft
52.
Turn left onto Down Lane
1307 ft
53.
Turn left onto Warminster Road (A36)
9.6 mi
54.
Enter Beckington Services Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
162 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
0.6 mi
56.
Enter White Row Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
175 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
4.6 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A36
307 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
1.5 mi
60.
Enter Cley Hill Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A36
167 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto A36
1.3 mi
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Deverill Road (A350)
225 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Deverill Road (A350)
13 mi
64.
Continue onto Littledown (A350)
733 ft
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
94 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout
36 ft
67.
Go straight onto Littledown (A350)
778 ft
68.
Continue onto Grosvenor Road (A350)
0.3 mi
69.
Enter Ivy Cross Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Little Content Lane (A30)
132 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto Little Content Lane (A30)
0.3 mi
71.
Continue straight onto Christy's Lane (A30)
0.3 mi
72.
Keep left onto Christy's Lane (A30)
135 ft
73.
Enter Royal Chase Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lower Blandford Road (A350)
442 ft
74.
Exit the roundabout onto Lower Blandford Road (A350)
1.1 mi
75.
Continue onto Cann Hill (A350)
2.7 mi
76.
Turn right onto Church Street
717 ft
77.
Make a slight right to stay on Church Street
73 ft
78.
Turn right onto West Street
0.7 mi
79.
Continue straight
0.3 mi
80.
Make a sharp left
0.3 mi
81.
Continue straight
967 ft
82.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Staffordshire Moorlands to North Dorset by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 31.9 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 143 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 15.95 quid each (£31.9 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 10.63 quid (£31.9 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 7.98 quid (£31.9 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Staffordshire Moorlands and North Dorset is about 184.29 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 22.3 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (22.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 31.9 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Staffordshire Moorlands to North Dorset: 31.9 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Staffordshire Moorlands to North Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 20.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.1 £ (20.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.73 £ (20.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.05 £ (20.2/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Staffordshire Moorlands to North Dorset

The second route from Staffordshire Moorlands to the North Dorset is 179.35 miles and takes 3 hours and 33 minutes.

The third route from Staffordshire Moorlands to the North Dorset is 179.48 miles and takes 4 hours and .