Tamworth Northampton by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Tamworth and Northampton by car is 48.8 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

How far is Northampton from Tamworth? The driving distance is 48.8 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Tamworth, County: Staffordshire, England
To: Northampton, County: Northamptonshire, England
48.8 mi , 1 h 2 min
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Route from Tamworth to Northampton on map



Driving directions from Tamworth to Northampton

48.8 mi 1 h 2 min
1.
Head southeast
22 ft
2.
Turn left
94 ft
3.
Turn right onto Mill Lane
298 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Anker Drive (A513)
96 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Anker Drive (A513)
982 ft
6.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Riverdrive (A51)
119 ft
7.
Exit the roundabout onto Riverdrive (A51)
0.5 mi
8.
Enter Jolly Sailor Roundabout and take the 1st exit
58 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout
697 ft
10.
Enter Ventura Park Road and take the 2nd exit towards A5: Nuneaton
127 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout towards A5: Nuneaton
482 ft
12.
Make a slight left towards A5: Nuneaton
3.2 mi
13.
Enter Tamworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
906 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
1.1 mi
15.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
68 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.9 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
197 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
1.6 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
133 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
1.8 mi
21.
Keep left onto Witherley Road (A5)
0.5 mi
22.
Continue onto Watling Street (A5)
1.5 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
555 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.8 mi
25.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
93 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.9 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
130 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
1.6 mi
29.
Enter Dodwells Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
291 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.7 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
153 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
602 ft
33.
Continue onto Watling Street (A5)
0.3 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A5
223 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
1.2 mi
36.
Enter Stretton Baskerville Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
921 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.9 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
156 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
5 mi
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
170 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.5 mi
42.
Enter Cross in Hand and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
259 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
2.3 mi
44.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
216 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
3.8 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Watling Street (A5)
158 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
1.1 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
156 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
0.5 mi
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Crick Road (A5)
182 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Crick Road (A5)
0.3 mi
52.
Enter Crick Interchange and take the 3rd exit towards M1
769 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout towards M1
0.3 mi
54.
Merge right onto M1
10 mi
55.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: Northampton
0.3 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Weedon Road (A4500)
184 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Weedon Road (A4500)
0.3 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Weedon Road (A4500)
181 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Weedon Road (A4500)
0.3 mi
60.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Weedon Road (A4500)
150 ft
61.
Exit the roundabout onto Weedon Road (A4500)
1.1 mi
62.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weedon Road (A4500)
108 ft
63.
Exit the roundabout onto Weedon Road (A4500)
1.1 mi
64.
Keep right onto Weedon Road (A4500)
0.5 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A4500
221 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto A4500
625 ft
67.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weedon Road
146 ft
68.
Exit the roundabout onto Weedon Road
1024 ft
69.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Weedon Road
102 ft
70.
Exit the roundabout onto Weedon Road
0.6 mi
71.
Keep left onto Spencer Bridge Road
0.6 mi
72.
Continue onto Grafton Street (A4500)
900 ft
73.
Turn right onto St Andrew's Street
620 ft
74.
Turn right onto Herbert Street
506 ft
75.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £8.5. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £4.25 (£8.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £2.83 per passenger (£8.5 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £2.13 per passenger (£8.5 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 5.9 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £8.5 comes from for the journey from Tamworth to Northampton.
 

 

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 Tamworth to Northampton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 5.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 2.95 £ (5.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 1.97 £ (5.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.48 £ (5.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Tamworth to Northampton

The second route from Tamworth to the Northampton is 54.97 miles and takes 1 hour and 2 minutes.

The third route from Tamworth to the Northampton is 47.88 miles and takes 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Tamworth to Northampton by car?

The cheapest route from Tamworth to Northampton is the third suggested route (47.9mi, 1h 6min) and costs 8.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Tamworth to Northampton is the first suggested route (48.8mi, 1h 2min) and costs 8.5 £.

The most expensive route from Tamworth to Northampton is the second suggested route (55mi, 1h 2min) and costs 9.6 £.

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 Tamworth to Northampton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 48.8mi (distance from Tamworth to Northampton) and its duration is 1h 2min. The other route is 55mi, and its duration is 1h 2min. The slowest route is 47.9mi, and its duration is 1h 6min.

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Where is Tamworth located?

Tamworth is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Tamworth has coordinates 52.6335840o,-1.6910320o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Tamworth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Northampton?

Northampton is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 70 meters above sea level. Northampton has coordinates 52.2404770o,-0.9026560o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Northampton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.