Route from Wakefield to West Dorset
The distance between Wakefield and West Dorset is 252 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 40 minutes.
Driving directions from Wakefield to West Dorset
What's the expense of traveling from Wakefield to West Dorset by car?
If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 43.7 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 21.85 quid each (£43.7 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 14.57 quid (£43.7 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 10.93 quid (£43.7 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 West Dorset is about 252.34 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 30.6 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 (30.6 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 43.7 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Wakefield to West Dorset: 43.7 pounds.
Diesel cost from Wakefield to West Dorset.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 27.6 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 13.8 £ (27.6/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.2 £ (27.6/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.9 £ (27.6/4) /p.
Diesel fuel and petrol (gasoline) fuel in terms of emissions:
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Diesel Fuel: Diesel combustion generally results in higher emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. This is primarily due to the combustion characteristics of diesel engines and the composition of diesel fuel. However, modern diesel vehicles incorporate advanced emission control technologies such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to mitigate these emissions effectively.
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Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol combustion typically leads to lower emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter compared to diesel combustion. This is because petrol itself contains fewer impurities, resulting in fewer emitted particulates. Additionally, petrol engines may emit lower levels of nitrogen oxides due to differences in combustion processes and engine design.
In summary, while both diesel and petrol engines emit pollutants, diesel engines historically produced higher emissions. Nevertheless, advancements in emission control technologies have enabled both diesel and petrol vehicles to meet strict emissions standards.
Alternative routes from Wakefield to West Dorset
The slowest route from Wakefield to the West Dorset is 281.96 miles and takes 4 hours and 53 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Wakefield to West Dorset by car?
The cheapest route from Wakefield to West Dorset is the first suggested route (252mi, 4h 40min) and costs 43.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Wakefield to West Dorset is the second suggested route (282mi, 4h 53min) and costs 48.9 £.
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 West Dorset?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 252mi (distance from Wakefield to West Dorset) and its duration is 4h 40min. The slowest route is 282mi, and its duration is 4h 53min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Wakefield to West Dorset by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Wakefield to West Dorset. It provides driving directions from Wakefield to West Dorset, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Wakefield - West Dorset 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 West Dorset 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 West Dorset?
West Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level. West Dorset has coordinates 50.7755272o,-2.5816958o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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