Wellingborough Tamworth by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Wellingborough and Tamworth by car is 58.5 miles. The driving time is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

How far is Tamworth from Wellingborough? The driving distance is 58.5 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Wellingborough, County: Northamptonshire, England
To: Tamworth, County: Staffordshire, England
58.5 mi , 1 h 10 min
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Route from Wellingborough to Tamworth on map



Driving directions from Wellingborough to Tamworth

58.5 mi 1 h 10 min
1.
Head northeast on Church Street (A5128)
193 ft
2.
Turn left onto Herriotts Lane
573 ft
3.
Turn left onto Havelock Street
311 ft
4.
Continue onto St Johns Street
499 ft
5.
Turn right onto High Street (A5193)
637 ft
6.
Continue right onto Harrowden Road (A5193)
1 mi
7.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kettering Road (A509)
135 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Kettering Road (A509)
2 mi
9.
Continue onto Wellingborough Road (A509)
1.3 mi
10.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Kettering Road (A509)
236 ft
11.
Exit the roundabout onto Kettering Road (A509)
0.6 mi
12.
Enter Wicksteed Park Interchange and take the 2nd exit
148 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout
1239 ft
14.
Merge right onto A14
21.2 mi
15.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The North
0.9 mi
16.
Merge right onto M1
2.6 mi
17.
Take exit 20 on the left towards M1: Lutterworth
0.3 mi
18.
Enter Misterton Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Lutterworth Road (A4303)
37 ft
19.
Exit the roundabout onto Lutterworth Road (A4303)
1253 ft
20.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lutterworth Road (A4303)
209 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto Lutterworth Road (A4303)
1.1 mi
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Coventry Road (A4303)
142 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Coventry Road (A4303)
1172 ft
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Coventry Road (A4303)
242 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Coventry Road (A4303)
0.8 mi
26.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Coventry Road (A4303)
164 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Coventry Road (A4303)
1061 ft
28.
Enter Cross in Hand and take the 4th exit onto Watling Street (A5)
501 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.5 mi
30.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Watling Street (A5)
135 ft
31.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
5 mi
32.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Watling Street (A5)
41 ft
33.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.9 mi
34.
Enter Stretton Baskerville Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
783 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
1.2 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Watling Street (A5)
87 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.5 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Watling Street (A5)
137 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
173 ft
40.
Merge right onto Watling Street (A5)
0.7 mi
41.
Enter Dodwells Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A5
145 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
1.6 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
153 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.9 mi
45.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Watling Street (A5)
72 ft
46.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.8 mi
47.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
553 ft
48.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
1.5 mi
49.
Continue onto Witherley Road (A5)
0.6 mi
50.
Keep left onto Atherstone Bypass (A5)
1.6 mi
51.
Continue onto Watling Street (A5)
469 ft
52.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A5
133 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto A5
1.6 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
125 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
0.9 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
73 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
1.1 mi
58.
Enter Tamworth Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto Watling Street (A5)
872 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto Watling Street (A5)
2.9 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left towards Tamworth
0.5 mi
61.
Enter Ventura Park Road and take the 3rd exit
236 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout
644 ft
63.
Enter Jolly Sailor Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Tame Drive (A51)
281 ft
64.
Exit the roundabout onto Tame Drive (A51)
0.3 mi
65.
Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Lichfield Street (B5493)
385 ft
66.
Exit the roundabout onto Lichfield Street (B5493)
0.3 mi
67.
Continue left onto Aldergate (B5493)
1137 ft
68.
Turn right onto Albert Road
691 ft
69.
Make a slight right onto Marmion Street
360 ft
70.
Make a slight left to stay on Marmion Street
748 ft
71.
Turn right
94 ft
72.
Turn right
22 ft
73.
You have arrived at your destination
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How much does it cost to drive from Wellingborough to Tamworth with petrol?

Let's delve into the expenses of a road trip from Wellingborough to Tamworth. The journey using petrol will set you back 10.2 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 5.1 pounds (£10.2 divided by 2). With three passengers, the cost per person drops to around 3.4 pounds (£10.2 divided by 3). And if there are four passengers onboard, each person chips in 2.55 pounds (£10.2 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 Wellingborough and Tamworth is approximately 58.47 miles. So, to cover this distance, the car will require roughly 7.1 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 (7.1 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence) yields 10.2 pounds. Therefore, the fuel cost for the journey from Wellingborough to Tamworth is 10.2 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 Wellingborough to Tamworth.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 7.1 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 3.55 £ (7.1/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 2.37 £ (7.1/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 1.78 £ (7.1/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wellingborough to Tamworth

The second route from Wellingborough to the Tamworth is 65.92 miles and takes 1 hour and 11 minutes.

The third route from Wellingborough to the Tamworth is 58.89 miles and takes 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Wellingborough to Tamworth by car?

The cheapest route from Wellingborough to Tamworth is the first suggested route (58.5mi, 1h 10min) and costs 10.2 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Wellingborough to Tamworth is the third suggested route (58.9mi, 1h 16min) and costs 10.3 £.

The most expensive route from Wellingborough to Tamworth is the second suggested route (66mi, 1h 11min) and costs 11.5 £.

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 Tamworth?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 58.5mi (distance from Wellingborough to Tamworth) and its duration is 1h 10min. The other route is 66mi, and its duration is 1h 11min. The slowest route is 58.9mi, and its duration is 1h 16min.

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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 Tamworth?

Tamworth is located in Staffordshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 63 meters above sea level. Tamworth has coordinates 52.6335840o,-1.6910320o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Tamworth from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.