Route from Walsall to Thurrock

The distance between Walsall and Thurrock is 148 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

From: Walsall, County: West Midlands, England
To: Thurrock, County: Essex, England
148 mi , 2 h 32 min
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Route from Walsall to Thurrock on map



Driving directions from Walsall to Thurrock

148 mi 2 h 32 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
37.9 mi
16.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
17.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
19.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
20.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
21.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
23.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
25.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.5 mi
27.
Take the ramp on the left towards A13 (E): Tilbury
0.8 mi
28.
Merge right onto A13
1.5 mi
29.
Take the ramp on the left onto A13
0.3 mi
30.
Enter Stifford Interchange and take the 4th exit onto A1012
897 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A1012
1088 ft
32.
Enter Treacle Mine Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lodge Lane
279 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Lodge Lane
1.2 mi
34.
Enter Daneholes Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stanford Road (A1013)
308 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Stanford Road (A1013)
0.5 mi
36.
Turn right
267 ft
37.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Walsall to Thurrock by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £25.8. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £12.9 (£25.8/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £8.6 per person (£25.8/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £6.45 per person (£25.8/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 148.09 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 148.09 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 18 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 18 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £25.8.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Walsall to Thurrock amounts to £25.8.

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Walsall to Thurrock.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 17.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.95 £ (17.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.97 £ (17.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.48 £ (17.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Walsall to Thurrock

The second route from Walsall to the Thurrock is 163.64 miles and takes 2 hours and 46 minutes.

The third route from Walsall to the Thurrock is 146.81 miles and takes 3 hours and 20 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Walsall to Thurrock is the third suggested route (147mi, 3h 20min) and costs 25.6 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Walsall to Thurrock is the first suggested route (148mi, 2h 32min) and costs 25.8 £.

The most expensive route from Walsall to Thurrock is the second suggested route (164mi, 2h 46min) and costs 28.6 £.

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 Walsall to Thurrock?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 148mi (distance from Walsall to Thurrock) and its duration is 2h 32min. The other route is 164mi, and its duration is 2h 46min. The slowest route is 147mi, and its duration is 3h 20min.

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

Thurrock is located in Essex county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 25 meters above sea level. Thurrock has coordinates 51.4934557o,0.3529197o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Thurrock from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.