Route from Watford to Bournemouth

The distance between Watford and Bournemouth is 110 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

From: Watford, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: Bournemouth, County: Dorset, England
110 mi , 1 h 56 min
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Route from Watford to Bournemouth on map



Driving directions from Watford to Bournemouth

110 mi 1 h 56 min
1.
Head north on Gladstone Road
779 ft
2.
Turn left onto Queen's Place
132 ft
3.
Turn right onto Queens Road
1243 ft
4.
Continue onto Woodford Road
911 ft
5.
Continue onto Station Road
702 ft
6.
Continue onto Langley Road
0.5 mi
7.
Turn left onto Langley Road
0.3 mi
8.
Turn right onto Hempstead Road (A411)
1.2 mi
9.
Enter Hunton Bridge Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Hunton Cross Spur (M25)
28 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Hunton Cross Spur (M25)
22.7 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards M3: The SOUTH WEST
0.3 mi
12.
Keep right towards M3: Basingstoke
0.7 mi
13.
Merge right onto M3
50.2 mi
14.
Keep left onto M3
1 mi
15.
Keep right towards M27
1.8 mi
16.
Merge right onto M27
8.3 mi
17.
Continue onto A31
11.3 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left
1191 ft
19.
Keep left at the fork
386 ft
20.
Merge right onto Spur Road (A338)
6.8 mi
21.
Continue onto Wessex Way (A338)
2.2 mi
22.
Enter St Pauls Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wessex Way (A338)
200 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Wessex Way (A338)
1.1 mi
24.
Enter Bournemouth West Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Cambridge Road (B3066)
10 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Cambridge Road (B3066)
823 ft
26.
Enter St Michael's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Poole Road
70 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Poole Road
350 ft
28.
Continue onto Poole Hill
472 ft
29.
Continue onto Commercial Road
566 ft
30.
Continue onto Terrace Road
841 ft
31.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to travel from Watford to Bournemouth by car?

The journey from Watford to Bournemouth by car comes with a price tag of £19.2 if you're using petrol. Let's break it down. The petrol price we're talking about here is 144 pence per liter, and the car chugs along at 37.5 miles per gallon. Now, if you're thinking about carpooling with a couple of mates, each of you only has to fork out £9.6 for the trip (£19.2 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it's about £6.4 each (£19.2 divided by 3), and if you've got a full car of four, it's just £4.8 each (£19.2 divided by 4). So, that's the financial aspect of the journey.

Now, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of how we got these figures. The fuel cost calculation is based on how far you're traveling and how thirsty your car is. For this journey, you'd need about 13.3 liters of fuel. And that's where the £19.2 comes from for the trip from Watford to Bournemouth.

In summary, the total fuel cost for the journey is £19.2, factoring in the distance, petrol price, and car fuel consumption. Whether you're flying solo or sharing the ride with friends, knowing the breakdown of these costs can help you plan your trip and budget accordingly.
 

Diesel cost from Watford to Bournemouth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 13.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.65 £ (13.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.43 £ (13.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.33 £ (13.3/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and gasoline (petrol) fuel have differences:

  1. Emissions: Diesel fuel combustion typically produces higher levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. However, advancements in diesel engine technology, such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, have significantly reduced emissions from modern diesel vehicles.

  2. Availability and Pricing: The availability and pricing of diesel fuel and petrol can vary by region and depend on factors such as government subsidies, taxes, and infrastructure. In some regions, diesel fuel may be more readily available or cheaper than petrol, influencing consumer choices and vehicle preferences.

Alternative routes from Watford to Bournemouth

The second route from Watford to the Bournemouth is 112.57 miles and takes 2 hours and 37 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Watford to Bournemouth is the first suggested route (110mi, 1h 56min) and costs 19.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Watford to Bournemouth is the second suggested route (113mi, 2h 37min) and costs 19.7 £.

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 Watford to Bournemouth?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 110mi (distance from Watford to Bournemouth) and its duration is 1h 56min. The slowest route is 113mi, and its duration is 2h 37min.

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

Watford is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Watford has coordinates 51.6564890o,-0.3903200o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Watford 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.