Route from Walsall to Bournemouth

The distance between Walsall and Bournemouth is 179 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

From: Walsall, County: West Midlands, England
To: Bournemouth, County: Dorset, England
179 mi , 3 h 2 min
Tolls: Stations
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Route from Walsall to Bournemouth on map



Driving directions from Walsall to Bournemouth

179 mi 3 h 2 min
1.
Head northwest
63 ft
2.
Turn right
323 ft
3.
Turn left
161 ft
4.
Turn right
42 ft
5.
Turn right
204 ft
6.
Turn right onto Wisemore
394 ft
7.
Turn left
161 ft
8.
Turn left onto Littleton Street West (A4148)
678 ft
9.
Continue onto Court Way (A4148)
482 ft
10.
Continue onto Blue Lane West (A4148)
0.3 mi
11.
Keep right onto Wolverhampton Road (A454)
0.8 mi
12.
Continue onto Wolverhapton Road (A454)
267 ft
13.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
14.
Merge right onto M6
2 mi
15.
Keep right onto M6
11.7 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left
0.9 mi
17.
Keep right at the fork
0.4 mi
18.
Continue onto M42
12.2 mi
19.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M40: London
1 mi
20.
Merge right onto M40
44.4 mi
21.
Take exit 9 on the left towards A41: Bicester Central
0.3 mi
22.
Enter Wendlebury Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A34
1021 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A34
34.4 mi
24.
Keep right onto Newbury Bypass (A34)
28.1 mi
25.
Enter Winnall Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M3
1107 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto M3
7.9 mi
27.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
28.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
29.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
30.
Continue onto A31
11.3 mi
31.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
32.
Keep left at the fork
386 ft
33.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
6.8 mi
34.
Continue onto Wessex Way (A338)
2.2 mi
35.
Enter St Pauls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wessex Way (A338)
200 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessex Way (A338)
1.1 mi
37.
Enter Bournemouth West Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cambridge Road (B3066)
10 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Cambridge Road (B3066)
823 ft
39.
Enter St Michael's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Poole Road
70 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Poole Road
350 ft
41.
Continue onto Poole Hill
472 ft
42.
Continue onto Commercial Road
566 ft
43.
Continue onto Terrace Road
841 ft
44.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much is the expense of driving from Walsall to Bournemouth?

The expense of driving from Walsall to Bournemouth using petrol amounts to £31.3. This computation is based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 miles per gallon. For those considering carpooling arrangements, the cost per passenger decreases with more occupants. With two passengers, the cost per person is £15.65 (£31.3 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £10.43 per person (£31.3 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £7.83 per person (£31.3 divided by 4).

To delve deeper into the calculations, we can explore the fuel cost calculation. This is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, approximately 21.7 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £31.3 for the trip from Walsall to Bournemouth.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is tire air pressure for the following reasons:

  1. Rolling Resistance: Properly inflated tires have less rolling resistance, meaning they require less energy to keep the vehicle moving. This reduces the workload on the engine and improves fuel efficiency. On the other hand, under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to work harder and consuming more fuel.

  2. Optimal Performance: Tires that are inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure level ensure optimal performance and fuel efficiency. Deviating from this recommended pressure level, either by under-inflating or over-inflating the tires, can lead to decreased fuel efficiency.

  3. Tire Wear: Improper tire inflation can cause uneven tire wear, which can further increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining proper tire pressure can help prevent premature tire wear and maintain fuel efficiency.

  4. Handling and Stability: Properly inflated tires also contribute to better handling and stability, especially during cornering and braking. This can lead to smoother driving, which in turn can help improve fuel efficiency by reducing the need for sudden acceleration or braking maneuvers.

  5. Environmental Impact: Maintaining proper tire pressure is not only beneficial for fuel efficiency but also reduces tire wear and extends tire life. This helps reduce the environmental impact associated with tire disposal and manufacturing, contributing to overall sustainability.

Overall, maintaining proper tire air pressure is essential for optimal fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to the manufacturer's recommendations can help drivers save fuel and reduce their environmental footprint.


Diesel cost from Walsall to Bournemouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 21.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 10.85 £ (21.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.23 £ (21.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.43 £ (21.7/4) /p.


Alternative routes from Walsall to Bournemouth

The second route from Walsall to the Bournemouth is 177.55 miles and takes 3 hours and 4 minutes.

The third route from Walsall to the Bournemouth is 159.68 miles and takes 3 hours and 36 minutes.


Which is the cheapest route from Walsall to Bournemouth by car?

The cheapest route from Walsall to Bournemouth is the third suggested route (160mi, 3h 36min) and costs 27.9 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Walsall to Bournemouth is the second suggested route (178mi, 3h 4min) and costs 31 £.

The most expensive route from Walsall to Bournemouth is the first suggested route (179mi, 3h 2min) and costs 31.3 £.

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 Walsall to Bournemouth?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 179mi (distance from Walsall to Bournemouth) and its duration is 3h 2min. The other route is 178mi, and its duration is 3h 4min. The slowest route is 160mi, and its duration is 3h 36min.

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


Where is Walsall located?

Walsall is located in West Midlands county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 125 meters above sea level. Walsall has coordinates 52.5862140o,-1.9829190o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Walsall from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.


What is the location of Bournemouth?

Bournemouth is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 19 meters above sea level. Bournemouth has coordinates 50.7191640o,-1.8807690o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bournemouth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.