Route from Watford to Derbyshire Dales

The distance between Watford and Derbyshire Dales is 135 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

From: Watford, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: Derbyshire Dales, County: Derbyshire, England
135 mi , 2 h 29 min
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Route from Watford to Derbyshire Dales on map



Driving directions from Watford to Derbyshire Dales

135 mi 2 h 29 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 3rd exit onto A61
854 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A61
0.8 mi
26.
Enter Mansfield Road Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sir Frank Whittle Road (A61)
122 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Sir Frank Whittle Road (A61)
0.6 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sir Frank Whittle Road (A61)
120 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Sir Frank Whittle Road (A61)
0.3 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Alfreton Road (A61)
99 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Alfreton Road (A61)
0.5 mi
32.
Enter Little Eaton Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Abbey Hill (A38)
6 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Abbey Hill (A38)
0.7 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left
1228 ft
35.
Enter Palm Court Island and take the 4th exit onto A6
610 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto A6
2.2 mi
37.
Turn left onto Broadway (B5023)
0.9 mi
38.
Continue onto Wirksworth Road (B5023)
7.9 mi
39.
Continue onto Warmbrook (B5023)
608 ft
40.
Continue onto St. Johns Street (B5023)
760 ft
41.
Continue onto Harrison Drive (B5023)
1183 ft
42.
Turn left onto Middleton Road (B5023)
2.3 mi
43.
Turn right onto New Road (B5023)
89 ft
44.
Turn left onto Via Gellia (A5012)
1.6 mi
45.
Turn right onto B5056
1.7 mi
46.
Keep left onto B5056
0.6 mi
47.
Turn left onto Chadwick Hill
0.3 mi
48.
Continue onto Winster Lane
950 ft
49.
Continue onto Main Street
0.3 mi
50.
Continue onto West End
1116 ft
51.
Make a sharp right onto Cliff Lane
0.8 mi
52.
Continue straight
838 ft
53.
Continue onto Elton Lane
0.5 mi
54.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Watford to Derbyshire Dales?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £23.5. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £11.75 each (£23.5 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £7.83 a head (£23.5 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £5.88 per person (£23.5 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 16.3 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £23.5 total comes from for the trip from Watford to Derbyshire Dales.
 

 

Tire air pressure affects automotive fuel economy because:

Rolling Resistance: Well-inflated tires demand less energy to move. This minimizes engine workload and boosts fuel efficiency. However, underinflated tires increase rolling resistance, making the engine work harder and using more petrololine.

Tires filled to the manufacturer's recommended pressure provide best performance and fuel efficiency. Any tire pressure below or above this suggested range can reduce fuel efficiency.

Uneven tire wear increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Regularly checking and maintaining tire pressure helps save tire wear and fuel use.

Properly inflated tires improve handling and stability, especially when cornering and braking. Smoother driving reduces rapid acceleration and braking, improving fuel efficiency.

Environmental Impact: Proper tire pressure improves fuel efficiency, lowers tire wear, and extends tire life. This reduces the environmental impact of tire disposal and manufacture, improving sustainability.

Fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, and safety depend on optimum tire air pressure. Regularly checking and adjusting tire pressure according to manufacturer guidelines saves fuel and reduces environmental impact.

Diesel cost from Watford to Derbyshire Dales.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 16.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 8.15 £ (16.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.43 £ (16.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.08 £ (16.3/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Watford to Derbyshire Dales

An alternative route from Watford to the Derbyshire Dales is 148.54 miles and takes 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Watford to Derbyshire Dales by car?

The cheapest route from Watford to Derbyshire Dales is the first suggested route (135mi, 2h 29min) and costs 23.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Watford to Derbyshire Dales is the second suggested route (149mi, 3h 7min) and costs 25.9 £.

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 Derbyshire Dales?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 135mi (distance from Watford to Derbyshire Dales) and its duration is 2h 29min. The slowest route is 149mi, and its duration is 3h 7min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Watford to Derbyshire Dales 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 Derbyshire Dales?

Derbyshire Dales is located in Derbyshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 234 meters above sea level. Derbyshire Dales has coordinates 53.1632937o,-1.6699826o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Derbyshire Dales from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.