Route from Wakefield to Southampton
The distance between Wakefield and Southampton is 225 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Driving directions from Wakefield to Southampton
What's the expense of traveling from Wakefield to Southampton by car?
Embarking on the journey from Wakefield to Southampton, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 39 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.
For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 19.5 pounds for each of two passengers, 13 pounds for three passengers, and merely 9.75 pounds for four passengers.
Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 225.1 miles, the car craves around 27.3 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.
With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (27.3 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 39 pounds. Thus, the journey from Wakefield to Southampton is marked by a fuel cost of 39 pounds.
Yes, fuel quality affects car fuel usage. The primary reasons:
Engine cleanliness and efficiency may be maintained using high-quality petrololine and the right additives and detergents. Clean engines burn fuel more effectively, improving mileage and fuel economy.
Performance: Impurities or uneven blends in low-quality fuels can cause incomplete combustion or engine banging. Engine efficiency and fuel consumption may suffer.
Engine deposits: Low-quality fuels can deposit on fuel injectors, intake valves, and combustion chambers. Deposits can hinder fuel delivery and combustion, reducing efficiency and increasing consumption.
Carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions may increase with low-quality fuels. Inefficient combustion from low-quality petrololine can increase emissions and engine performance and fuel consumption.
Continued use of low-quality fuel can damage engines and reduce fuel efficiency. Engine deposits can slow engine performance, increasing fuel consumption and repair costs.
Overall, utilizing high-quality fuel that matches manufacturer specifications can improve engine performance, emissions, and fuel consumption.
Diesel cost from Wakefield to Southampton.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.3 £ (24.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.2 £ (24.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.15 £ (24.6/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Wakefield to Southampton
The second route from Wakefield to the Southampton is 252.78 miles and takes 4 hours and 26 minutes.
The third route from Wakefield to the Southampton is 236.82 miles and takes 4 hours and 43 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Wakefield to Southampton by car?
The cheapest route from Wakefield to Southampton is the first suggested route (225mi, 3h 50min) and costs 39 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The second cheapest route from Wakefield to Southampton is the third suggested route (237mi, 4h 43min) and costs 41.1 £.
The most expensive route from Wakefield to Southampton is the second suggested route (253mi, 4h 26min) and costs 43.8 £.
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 Southampton?
There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 225mi (distance from Wakefield to Southampton) and its duration is 3h 50min. The other route is 253mi, and its duration is 4h 26min. The slowest route is 237mi, and its duration is 4h 43min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Wakefield to Southampton by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Wakefield to Southampton. It provides driving directions from Wakefield to Southampton, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Wakefield - Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton?
Southampton is located in Hampshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 21 meters above sea level. Southampton has coordinates 50.9097004o,-1.4043509o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Southampton from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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