Route from Wakefield to Merton

The distance between Wakefield and Merton is 210 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

From: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
To: Merton, County: Greater London, England
210 mi , 3 h 34 min
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Route from Wakefield to Merton on map



Driving directions from Wakefield to Merton

210 mi 3 h 34 min
1.
Head northwest
129 ft
2.
Turn left onto Mulberry Way (A650)
298 ft
3.
Turn right onto Cliff Lane
594 ft
4.
Make a slight left onto Drury Lane (A650)
377 ft
5.
Turn right onto Westgate (A642)
686 ft
6.
Turn left onto Quebec Street (A638)
588 ft
7.
Keep left onto Quebec Street (A638)
115 ft
8.
Keep left onto Quebec Street (A638)
149 ft
9.
Continue onto Ings Road (A638)
732 ft
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
187 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
940 ft
12.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
89 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
0.3 mi
14.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
109 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1 mi
16.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
244 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
0.6 mi
18.
Enter Denby Dale Road and take the 2nd exit onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
151 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Denby Dale Road (A636)
1078 ft
20.
Enter Durkar Interchange and take the 1st exit onto M1
84 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto M1
160 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards M25: Stansted
0.4 mi
23.
Keep right towards M25: Heathrow
0.6 mi
24.
Merge right onto M25
32.9 mi
25.
Take the ramp on the left towards A3: London (SW)
1176 ft
26.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 1st exit onto A3
34 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A3
0.4 mi
28.
Merge right onto Portsmouth Road (A3)
0.6 mi
29.
Continue onto Cobham Bypass (A3)
3.3 mi
30.
Continue onto Esher Bypass (A3)
3.5 mi
31.
Continue onto Kingston Bypass (A3)
1.9 mi
32.
Continue onto Tolworth Rise North (A3)
0.4 mi
33.
Continue onto Malden Way (A3)
1.4 mi
34.
Continue onto Beverley Way (A3)
646 ft
35.
Take the ramp on the left towards Wimbledon
609 ft
36.
Go straight onto Bushey Road (A298)
1.2 mi
37.
Continue towards Merton Park
1022 ft
38.
Turn right onto Cannon Hill Lane
255 ft
39.
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
176 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Wakefield to Merton by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 36.5 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 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 18.25 quid each (£36.5 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 12.17 quid (£36.5 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 9.13 quid (£36.5 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 Wakefield and Merton is about 210.46 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 25.5 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 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 (25.5 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 36.5 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Wakefield to Merton: 36.5 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 Wakefield to Merton.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 23 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.5 £ (23/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.67 £ (23/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.75 £ (23/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wakefield to Merton

The second route from Wakefield to the Merton is 195.24 miles and takes 3 hours and 48 minutes.

The third route from Wakefield to the Merton is 204.66 miles and takes 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Wakefield to Merton by car?

The cheapest route from Wakefield to Merton is the second suggested route (195mi, 3h 48min) and costs 33.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Wakefield to Merton is the third suggested route (205mi, 4h 25min) and costs 35.5 £.

The most expensive route from Wakefield to Merton is the first suggested route (210mi, 3h 34min) and costs 36.5 £.

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 Wakefield to Merton?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 210mi (distance from Wakefield to Merton) and its duration is 3h 34min. The other route is 195mi, and its duration is 3h 48min. The slowest route is 205mi, and its duration is 4h 25min.

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

Where is Wakefield located?

Wakefield is located in West Yorkshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wakefield has coordinates 53.6832980o,-1.5059240o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wakefield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Merton?

Merton is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Merton has coordinates 51.4097735o,-0.2108092o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Merton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.