Route from Watford to Derby

The distance between Watford and Derby is 112 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

From: Watford, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: Derby, County: Derbyshire, England
112 mi , 1 h 54 min
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Route from Watford to Derby on map



Driving directions from Watford to Derby

112 mi 1 h 54 min
1.
Head south on Gladstone Road
233 ft
2.
Turn right onto Stanley Road
447 ft
3.
Turn left onto Grosvenor Road
358 ft
4.
Turn left onto Beechen Grove (A411)
1223 ft
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
75 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
0.7 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
137 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Stephenson Way (A4008)
0.8 mi
9.
Enter Berrygrove Interchange and take the 2nd exit towards M1 North: The North
435 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout towards M1 North: The North
0.3 mi
11.
Merge right onto M1
59.5 mi
12.
Keep right onto M1
22.2 mi
13.
Keep right onto M1
16 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left towards A50: Derby
0.3 mi
15.
Keep right at the fork
259 ft
16.
Keep left onto A50
4.7 mi
17.
Keep left onto A6
1.5 mi
18.
Enter Thulston Island and take the 2nd exit onto Alvaston Bypass (A6)
338 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Alvaston Bypass (A6)
1.7 mi
20.
Merge left onto Raynesway (A5111)
0.8 mi
21.
Go straight onto A5111
290 ft
22.
Keep left onto A5111
0.3 mi
23.
Merge right onto Brian Clough Way (A52)
1.5 mi
24.
Enter The Pentagon and take the 2nd exit onto Eastgate (A52)
509 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Eastgate (A52)
774 ft
26.
Make a slight left to stay on Eastgate
218 ft
27.
Make a slight left onto Meadow Road
0.3 mi
28.
Turn left to stay on Exeter Street
115 ft
29.
Turn left onto Derwent Street
762 ft
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Corporation Street
9 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Corporation Street
291 ft
32.
Enter the roundabout and exit onto Corporation Street
131 ft
33.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much is the expense of driving from Watford to Derby?

The expense of driving from Watford to Derby using petrol amounts to £19.5. 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 £9.75 (£19.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, it's approximately £6.5 per person (£19.5 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's £4.88 per person (£19.5 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 13.6 liters of fuel would be required. Multiplying this by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £19.5 for the trip from Watford to Derby.
 

 

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 Watford to Derby.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 13.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 6.75 £ (13.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 4.5 £ (13.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.38 £ (13.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Watford to Derby

The second route from Watford to the Derby is 122.58 miles and takes 2 hours and 33 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Watford to Derby is the first suggested route (112mi, 1h 54min) and costs 19.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Watford to Derby is the second suggested route (123mi, 2h 33min) and costs 21.4 £.

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 Derby?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 112mi (distance from Watford to Derby) and its duration is 1h 54min. The slowest route is 123mi, and its duration is 2h 33min.

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

Derby is located in Derbyshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 48 meters above sea level. Derby has coordinates 52.9225301o,-1.4746186o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Derby from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.