Route from Wakefield to South Somerset

The distance between Wakefield and South Somerset is 243 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

From: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
To: South Somerset, County: Somerset, England
243 mi , 4 h 11 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Wakefield to South Somerset on map



Driving directions from Wakefield to South Somerset

243 mi 4 h 11 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
67 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards A42 (M42): The South West
0.5 mi
23.
Merge left onto A42
14.1 mi
24.
Continue onto M42
15.9 mi
25.
Keep right onto M42
1069 ft
26.
Take the ramp on the left
669 ft
27.
Merge left onto M42
12.5 mi
28.
Keep right onto M42
10.5 mi
29.
Keep right onto M5
0.6 mi
30.
Keep right onto M5
100 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left onto M5
0.3 mi
32.
Enter Dunball Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Puriton Hill (A39)
37 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Puriton Hill (A39)
0.3 mi
34.
Enter Puriton Hill Roundabout and take the 3rd exit
289 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout
101 ft
36.
Merge right onto Puriton Hill (A39)
0.9 mi
37.
Continue left onto Bath Road (A39)
7.5 mi
38.
Turn right onto Berhill
1 mi
39.
Continue onto Cockrod
2 mi
40.
Turn right onto B3151
4.6 mi
41.
Turn right
364 ft
42.
Continue straight
484 ft
43.
Turn left
108 ft
44.
Turn left onto Catsgore Road
1.4 mi
45.
Turn left onto A372
0.3 mi
46.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Wakefield to South Somerset?

If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 42.1 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 143 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 21.05 quid each (£42.1 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 14.03 quid per person (£42.1 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 10.53 quid per person (£42.1 divided by 4).

Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 29.4 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 242.92 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.

So, you take the fuel needed, which is 29.4 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 143 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Wakefield to South Somerset: 42.1 quid.

 

 

Fuel consumption in automobiles can be affected by the following factors:

In severe traffic, drivers frequently have to stop and start their vehicles multiple times, and they also have to wait in traffic lines for extended periods of time. When compared to driving on open highways with the flow of traffic, this frequent acceleration and deceleration might contribute to an increase in the amount of fuel that is consumed.

It is possible to increase fuel consumption by carrying additional weight in the vehicle, such as large goods or objects that are not necessary. This is because the engine is put under additional pressure while the vehicle is carrying excess weight. Improving fuel economy can be accomplished by removing unneeded weight.

Elevation Changes: Driving on roads that have steep inclines or drops can have an effect on fuel usage, particularly for vehicles that have engines that are not as strong. During a descent downhill, it may be necessary to use greater braking and petrololine in order to maintain control, but climbing uphill takes more power from the engine, which in turn consumes more fuel.

Weather Conditions: Unfavourable weather conditions, such as rain, snow, or strong winds, can have an impact on the amount of petrololine that is consumed. It may be necessary for drivers to modify their speed and driving behaviour in response to these conditions, which will have an effect on fuel efficiency.

Diesel cost from Wakefield to South Somerset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 26.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.3 £ (26.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.87 £ (26.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.65 £ (26.6/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wakefield to South Somerset

The second route from Wakefield to the South Somerset is 232.37 miles and takes 4 hours and 29 minutes.

The third route from Wakefield to the South Somerset is 229.43 miles and takes 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Wakefield to South Somerset by car?

The cheapest route from Wakefield to South Somerset is the third suggested route (229mi, 5h 5min) and costs 39.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Wakefield to South Somerset is the second suggested route (232mi, 4h 29min) and costs 40.3 £.

The most expensive route from Wakefield to South Somerset is the first suggested route (243mi, 4h 11min) and costs 42.1 £.

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 South Somerset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 243mi (distance from Wakefield to South Somerset) and its duration is 4h 11min. The other route is 232mi, and its duration is 4h 29min. The slowest route is 229mi, and its duration is 5h 5min.

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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 South Somerset?

South Somerset is located in Somerset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. South Somerset has coordinates 51.0229066o,-2.7019371o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Somerset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.