Route from Watford to South Somerset

The distance between Watford and South Somerset is 131 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

From: Watford, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: South Somerset, County: Somerset, England
131 mi , 2 h 21 min
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Route from Watford to South Somerset on map



Driving directions from Watford to South Somerset

131 mi 2 h 21 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
30.8 mi
14.
Take the ramp on the left onto M3
2.2 mi
15.
Continue onto A303
26.4 mi
16.
Enter Countess and take the 2nd exit onto A303
307 ft
17.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
3.4 mi
18.
Enter Longbarrow and take the 2nd exit onto A303
245 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
11.6 mi
20.
Go straight onto A303
22.8 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A359
154 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A359
0.6 mi
23.
Turn right to stay on High Street (A359)
0.5 mi
24.
Turn right onto West Camel Road
4.2 mi
25.
Enter Podimore and take the 2nd exit onto A372
520 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A372
1.6 mi
27.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Watford to South Somerset?

The trip with petrol fuel costs 22.9 £. In the above calculation, the petrol price is considered to be 144 pence per liter and the petrol consumption of the car is 37.5 miles per gallon.
For 2 passengers in carpooling, the cost of this trip is 11.45 £ (22.9/2) per passenger.
For 3 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip is 7.63 £ (22.9/3) per passenger.
For 4 passengers in the car, the cost of this trip are 5.73 £ (22.9/4) per passenger.


Fuel cost = (130.9 mi / 37.5 mpg) x 144 pence per liter = 22.9 £

In more detail, the result is obtained:

Fuel needed = Distance / Car fuel consumption = miles * 4.54609 / carConsumtion = 130.9 mi * 4.54609 / 37.5 mpg = 15.9 liters

Fuel needed = 15.9 lt

Fuel cost = Fuel needed x Price per liter = 15.9 liters x 144 pence per liter = 22.9 £

Fuel cost from Watford to South Somerset = 22.9 £

 

Road conditions affect fuel usage for the following reasons:

Surface Roughness: Potholes, fissures, and uneven pavement increase rolling resistance. This makes the tires work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Tire-road surface friction increases with poor road conditions. Friction causes drag, which makes the engine work harder. Therefore, fuel usage might rise, especially at high speeds.

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes stops and idling in traffic queues. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Elevation Changes: Steep inclines or falls can effect fuel usage, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Rain, snow, and ice can impair road traction and vehicle stability. Adjusting speed and driving behavior can affect fuel consumption.

Good pavement and smooth roads use less fuel than rough or badly maintained roads. Smooth roads reduce rolling resistance and improve vehicle efficiency.

Road conditions greatly affect fuel use, so drivers' fuel economy may vary.

Diesel cost from Watford to South Somerset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 15.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 7.9 £ (15.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 5.27 £ (15.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 3.95 £ (15.8/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Watford to South Somerset

The slowest route from Watford to the South Somerset is 131.24 miles and takes 2 hours and 50 minutes.

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

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

The most expensive route from Watford 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 Watford to South Somerset?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 131mi (distance from Watford to South Somerset) and its duration is 2h 21min. The slowest route is 131mi, and its duration is 2h 50min.

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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 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.