Route from Watford to South Ribble

The distance between Watford and South Ribble is 202 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

From: Watford, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: South Ribble, County: Lancashire, England
202 mi , 3 h 20 min
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Route from Watford to South Ribble on map



Driving directions from Watford to South Ribble

202 mi 3 h 20 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
5.1 mi
13.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: The N. WEST
22.8 mi
14.
Keep left onto M6
14.2 mi
15.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
16.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
17.
Keep right onto M6
15.7 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left
1198 ft
19.
Keep left at the fork
1115 ft
20.
Continue onto M65
0.6 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left onto A6
334 ft
22.
Merge left onto Lostock Lane (A582)
0.4 mi
23.
Keep left onto Farington Road (A582)
0.9 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Croston Road
203 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Croston Road
0.3 mi
26.
Make a sharp right onto Fowler Lane
898 ft
27.
Turn left
155 ft
28.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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What's the expense of traveling from Watford to South Ribble by car?

Embarking on the journey from Watford to South Ribble, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 35.3 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 144 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 17.65 pounds for each of two passengers, 11.77 pounds for three passengers, and merely 8.83 pounds for four passengers.

Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 202.08 miles, the car craves around 24.5 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.

With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (24.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 35.3 pounds. Thus, the journey from Watford to South Ribble is marked by a fuel cost of 35.3 pounds.
 

 

One thing that can affect fuel consumption is the condition of the road for the following reasons:

  1. Surface Roughness: Rough road surfaces, such as those with potholes, cracks, or uneven pavement, can increase rolling resistance. This means the tires have to work harder to maintain speed, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  2. Friction: Poor road conditions can also increase friction between the tires and the road surface. This friction creates drag, which requires the engine to work harder to overcome. As a result, fuel consumption can increase, especially at higher speeds.

  3. Traffic Congestion: Roads with heavy traffic congestion often involve frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.

  4. Elevation Changes: Roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.

  5. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or ice can affect road traction and vehicle stability. Drivers may need to adjust their speed and driving behavior, which can impact fuel consumption.

  6. Surface Quality: Smooth road surfaces with good pavement quality generally result in lower fuel consumption compared to rough or poorly maintained roads. This is because smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and allow for more efficient vehicle operation.

Overall, road conditions play a significant role in determining fuel consumption, and drivers may experience variations in fuel efficiency depending on the condition of the roads they are driving on.

Diesel cost from Watford to South Ribble.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.25 £ (24.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.17 £ (24.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.13 £ (24.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Watford to South Ribble

The most time-consuming route from Watford to South Ribble spans a distance of 201.3 miles and requires a travel time of 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Watford to South Ribble by car?

The cheapest route from Watford to South Ribble is the second suggested route (201mi, 4h 39min) and costs 35.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Watford to South Ribble is the first suggested route (202mi, 3h 20min) and costs 35.3 £.

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 South Ribble?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 202mi (distance from Watford to South Ribble) and its duration is 3h 20min. The slowest route is 201mi, and its duration is 4h 39min.

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

South Ribble is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 31 meters above sea level. South Ribble has coordinates 53.7174767o,-2.6970096o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Ribble from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.