Route from Wellingborough to Forest Heath

The distance between Wellingborough and Forest Heath is 70 miles. Travel time is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

From: Wellingborough, County: Northamptonshire, England
To: Forest Heath, County: Suffolk, England
70 mi , 1 h 15 min
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Route from Wellingborough to Forest Heath on map



Driving directions from Wellingborough to Forest Heath

70 mi 1 h 15 min
1.
Head northeast on Church Street (A5128)
726 ft
2.
Turn right onto Alma Street (A5128)
587 ft
3.
Turn left onto Cannon Street (A5128)
835 ft
4.
Continue onto Finedon Road (A5128)
0.4 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Finedon Road (A5128)
61 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Finedon Road (A5128)
0.8 mi
7.
Continue onto Wellingborough Road (A510)
759 ft
8.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Wellingborough Road (A510)
164 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout onto Wellingborough Road (A510)
1.7 mi
10.
Continue straight onto Thrapston Road (A510)
3.5 mi
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A510
71 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto A510
265 ft
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit towards A14
124 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout towards A14
1195 ft
15.
Merge right onto A14
32.3 mi
16.
Keep left onto A14
19.1 mi
17.
Keep left onto A11
6.2 mi
18.
Enter Five Ways Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A1065
240 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto A1065
2.2 mi
20.
Turn left onto B1112
1.7 mi
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B1112
10 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto B1112
1 mi
23.
Turn right onto South Road
633 ft
24.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Wellingborough to Forest Heath by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 12.2 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 6.1 quid each (£12.2 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 4.07 quid (£12.2 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 3.05 quid (£12.2 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Wellingborough and Forest Heath is about 69.9 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 8.5 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (8.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 12.2 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Wellingborough to Forest Heath: 12.2 pounds.
 

 

The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:

  1. Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves 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.

  2. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.

  3. Elevation Changes: Driving on 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.

  4. Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Wellingborough to Forest Heath.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 8.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 4.25 £ (8.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.83 £ (8.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 2.13 £ (8.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wellingborough to Forest Heath

An alternative route from Wellingborough to the Forest Heath is 69.54 miles and takes 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Wellingborough to Forest Heath by car?

The cheapest route from Wellingborough to Forest Heath is the second suggested route (70mi, 1h 25min) and costs 12.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Wellingborough to Forest Heath is the first suggested route (70mi, 1h 15min) and costs 12.2 £.

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 Wellingborough to Forest Heath?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 70mi (distance from Wellingborough to Forest Heath) and its duration is 1h 15min. The slowest route is 70mi, and its duration is 1h 25min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Wellingborough to Forest Heath by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Wellingborough to Forest Heath. It provides driving directions from Wellingborough to Forest Heath, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Wellingborough - Forest Heath 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 Wellingborough to Forest Heath with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Wellingborough located?

Wellingborough is located in Northamptonshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. Wellingborough has coordinates 52.3024190o,-0.6939640o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wellingborough from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Forest Heath?

Forest Heath is located in Suffolk county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 11 meters above sea level. Forest Heath has coordinates 52.4027189o,0.5357353o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Forest Heath from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.