Route from Wakefield to St Albans

The distance between Wakefield and St Albans is 163 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 46 minutes.

From: Wakefield, County: West Yorkshire, England
To: St Albans, County: Hertfordshire, England
163 mi , 2 h 46 min
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Route from Wakefield to St Albans on map



Driving directions from Wakefield to St Albans

163 mi 2 h 46 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
153 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left
0.4 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Dunstable Road (A5183)
4 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto Dunstable Road (A5183)
0.9 mi
25.
Continue onto Redbourn Bypass (A5183)
0.9 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Redbourn Bypass (A5183)
148 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Redbourn Bypass (A5183)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto St. Albans Way (A5183)
34 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto St. Albans Way (A5183)
191 ft
30.
Continue onto St. Albans Road (A5183)
0.6 mi
31.
Continue onto Redbourn Road (A5183)
2.6 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Redbourn Road (A5183)
78 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Redbourn Road (A5183)
948 ft
34.
Continue onto Folly Lane (A4147)
0.3 mi
35.
Turn right onto Church Crescent
238 ft
36.
Turn left onto Worley Road
801 ft
37.
Turn right onto Stapley Road
210 ft
38.
Turn left onto Upton Avenue
108 ft
39.
Turn right onto Russell Avenue
668 ft
40.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from Wakefield to St Albans by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £28.2. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 143 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £14.1 (£28.2/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £9.4 (£28.2/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £7.05 (£28.2/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 162.53 miles, this computation entails multiplying 162.53 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 19.7 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 19.7 liters of fuel at a rate of 143 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £28.2.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from Wakefield to St Albans stands at £28.2.

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Wakefield to St Albans.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.9 £ (17.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.93 £ (17.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.45 £ (17.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wakefield to St Albans

The second route from Wakefield to the St Albans is 166.89 miles and takes 3 hours and 1 minute.

The third route from Wakefield to the St Albans is 170.92 miles and takes 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Wakefield to St Albans by car?

The cheapest route from Wakefield to St Albans is the first suggested route (163mi, 2h 46min) and costs 28.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Wakefield to St Albans is the second suggested route (167mi, 3h 1min) and costs 28.9 £.

The most expensive route from Wakefield to St Albans is the third suggested route (171mi, 3h 28min) and costs 29.6 £.

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 Wakefield to St Albans?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 163mi (distance from Wakefield to St Albans) and its duration is 2h 46min. The other route is 167mi, and its duration is 3h 1min. The slowest route is 171mi, and its duration is 3h 28min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Wakefield to St Albans by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Wakefield to St Albans. It provides driving directions from Wakefield to St Albans, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Wakefield - St Albans 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 St Albans 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 St Albans?

St Albans is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 118 meters above sea level. St Albans has coordinates 51.752725o,-0.339436o. RouteCalculator provides a map of St Albans from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.