Route from Wandsworth to South Somerset

The distance between Wandsworth and South Somerset is 130 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

From: Wandsworth, County: Greater London, England
To: South Somerset, County: Somerset, England
130 mi , 2 h 23 min
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Route from Wandsworth to South Somerset on map



Driving directions from Wandsworth to South Somerset

130 mi 2 h 23 min
1.
Head northwest on Wandsworth Common West Side
369 ft
2.
Merge right onto Huguenot Place (A3)
671 ft
3.
Merge right onto East Hill (A3)
1049 ft
4.
Continue onto Wandsworth High Street (A3)
0.4 mi
5.
Continue onto West Hill (A3)
853 ft
6.
Keep left onto West Hill (A3)
1.1 mi
7.
Continue onto Kingston Road (A3)
1 mi
8.
Continue onto Roehampton Vale (A3)
0.6 mi
9.
Continue onto Kingston Vale (A3)
522 ft
10.
Continue onto Robin Hood Way (A3)
1.5 mi
11.
Continue onto Beverley Way (A3)
1.3 mi
12.
Continue onto Malden Way (A3)
1.4 mi
13.
Continue onto Tolworth Rise South (A3)
0.5 mi
14.
Continue onto Kingston Bypass (A3)
1.4 mi
15.
Continue onto Hook Underpass (A3)
0.3 mi
16.
Keep right onto A3
7.7 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left onto A3
1018 ft
18.
Enter Wisley Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto M25
860 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
6.6 mi
20.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.3 mi
21.
Keep left towards M3: Basingstoke
0.4 mi
22.
Merge right onto M3
30.7 mi
23.
Take the ramp on the left onto M3
2.2 mi
24.
Continue onto A303
26.4 mi
25.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
307 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
27.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
245 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
11.6 mi
29.
Go straight onto A303
22.8 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A359
154 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto A359
0.6 mi
32.
Turn right to stay on High Street (A359)
0.5 mi
33.
Turn right onto West Camel Road
4.2 mi
34.
Enter Podimore and take the 2nd exit onto A372
520 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A372
1.6 mi
36.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Wandsworth to South Somerset with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Wandsworth to South Somerset. The journey using petrol will set you back 22.7 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 11.35 pounds (£22.7 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 7.57 pounds (£22.7 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 5.68 pounds (£22.7 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Wandsworth and South Somerset is approximately 129.78 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 15.7 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (15.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 22.7 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Wandsworth to South Somerset is 22.7 pounds.
 

 

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 Wandsworth to South Somerset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.85 £ (15.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.23 £ (15.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.93 £ (15.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wandsworth to South Somerset

The second route from Wandsworth to the South Somerset is 134.38 miles and takes 2 hours and 38 minutes.

The third route from Wandsworth to the South Somerset is 129.81 miles and takes 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Wandsworth to South Somerset by car?

The cheapest route from Wandsworth to South Somerset is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Wandsworth to South Somerset is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

The most expensive route from Wandsworth to South Somerset is the suggested route (0ft, ) and costs £.

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 Wandsworth to South Somerset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 130mi (distance from Wandsworth to South Somerset) and its duration is 2h 23min. The other route is 130mi, and its duration is 2h 30min. The slowest route is 134mi, and its duration is 2h 38min.

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

Where is Wandsworth located?

Wandsworth is located in Greater London county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 24 meters above sea level. Wandsworth has coordinates 51.4570716o,-0.1817824o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wandsworth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of South Somerset?

South Somerset is located in Somerset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. South Somerset has coordinates 51.0229066o,-2.7019371o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Somerset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.