Route from Watford to Welwyn Hatfield

The distance between Watford and Welwyn Hatfield is 14.4 miles. Travel time is 17 minutes.

From: Watford, County: Hertfordshire, England
To: Welwyn Hatfield, County: Hertfordshire, England
14.4 mi , 17 min
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Route from Watford to Welwyn Hatfield on map



Driving directions from Watford to Welwyn Hatfield

14.4 mi 17 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
2.1 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards A405: St Albans
0.3 mi
13.
Make a slight left onto M1
215 ft
14.
Merge right onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.8 mi
15.
Enter Bricket Wood Junction and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
431 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.4 mi
17.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
237 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A405)
112 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A405)
0.6 mi
21.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
413 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
23.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
147 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
25.
Keep left onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1 mi
26.
Enter Roehyde Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Roehyde Way (A1001)
751 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Roehyde Way (A1001)
0.8 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto South Way (A1001)
29 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto South Way (A1001)
0.7 mi
30.
Enter Travellers Lane Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto South Way (A1001)
354 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto South Way (A1001)
0.4 mi
32.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does it cost to drive from Watford to Welwyn Hatfield with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Watford to Welwyn Hatfield. The journey using petrol will set you back 2.5 pounds. Now, let's walk through how we arrived at this figure.

Firstly, we consider the price of petrol, which is 144 pence per liter. Next, we take into account the car's fuel consumption rate, which stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, suppose you're carpooling. If there are two passengers sharing the ride, each person will contribute 1.25 pounds (£2.5 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 0.83 pounds (£2.5 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 0.63 pounds (£2.5 divided by 4).

Let's delve deeper into the calculations. To determine how much fuel is needed for the trip, we rely on the distance and the car's fuel efficiency. The distance between Watford and Welwyn Hatfield is approximately 14.41 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 1.7 liters of petrol. We obtained this value by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters.

Once we have the amount of fuel needed, we calculate the total cost. Multiplying the fuel quantity (1.7 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 2.5 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Watford to Welwyn Hatfield is 2.5 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Watford to Welwyn Hatfield.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 1.7 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 0.85 £ (1.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.57 £ (1.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.43 £ (1.7/4) /p.

Diesel fuel and petrol fuel in terms of greater torque at lower RPM:

  • Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines typically produce more torque at lower engine speeds (RPM) compared to petrol engines. This characteristic is due to the inherent design differences between diesel and petrol engines, particularly in their combustion processes and fuel properties. Diesel engines operate on compression ignition, where the air-fuel mixture ignites spontaneously under high pressure and temperature, allowing them to generate high torque even at low RPMs. This characteristic makes diesel vehicles well-suited for tasks requiring high pulling power, such as towing or hauling heavy loads, as they can deliver ample torque at low engine speeds.

  • Petrol (Gasoline): Petrol engines generally produce less torque at lower RPMs compared to diesel engines. While petrol engines can also deliver torque, they often require higher engine speeds to reach their maximum torque output. Petrol engines rely on spark ignition, where the air-fuel mixture is ignited by a spark plug, and this combustion process may not generate as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. However, advancements in petrol engine technology, such as turbocharging and variable valve timing, have improved torque delivery across a broader RPM range in modern petrol vehicles.

Alternative routes from Watford to Welwyn Hatfield

The second route from Watford to the Welwyn Hatfield is 16.76 miles and takes 21 minutes.

The third route from Watford to the Welwyn Hatfield is 14.66 miles and takes 19 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Watford to Welwyn Hatfield by car?

The cheapest route from Watford to Welwyn Hatfield is the first suggested route (14.4mi, 17min) and costs 2.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Watford to Welwyn Hatfield is the third suggested route (14.7mi, 19min) and costs 2.6 £.

The most expensive route from Watford to Welwyn Hatfield is the second suggested route (16.8mi, 21min) and costs 2.9 £.

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 Welwyn Hatfield?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 14.4mi (distance from Watford to Welwyn Hatfield) and its duration is 17min. The other route is 14.7mi, and its duration is 19min. The slowest route is 16.8mi, and its duration is 21min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Watford to Welwyn Hatfield 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 Welwyn Hatfield?

Welwyn Hatfield is located in Hertfordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 95 meters above sea level. Welwyn Hatfield has coordinates 51.7465017o,-0.2133693o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Welwyn Hatfield from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.