Route from Wigan to West Dorset

The distance between Wigan and West Dorset is 227 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

From: Wigan, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: West Dorset, County: Dorset, England
227 mi , 4 h 18 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Wigan to West Dorset on map



Driving directions from Wigan to West Dorset

227 mi 4 h 18 min
1.
Head north on Wallgate
317 ft
2.
Continue slightly right onto Library Street
872 ft
3.
Merge right onto Rodney Street (A577)
93 ft
4.
Keep right onto Rodney Street (A577)
156 ft
5.
Turn right onto Riverway (A49)
416 ft
6.
Merge left onto Chapel Lane (A49)
896 ft
7.
Keep left onto Chapel Lane (A49)
1074 ft
8.
Continue onto Westwood Way (A49)
1094 ft
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Westwood Way (A49)
196 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Westwood Way (A49)
1046 ft
11.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Westwood Way (A49)
173 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Westwood Way (A49)
1 mi
13.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Warrington Road (A49)
99 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Warrington Road (A49)
1.2 mi
15.
Enter Bryn Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Bryn Spur (M6)
302 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Bryn Spur (M6)
69 mi
17.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
18.
Keep left onto M5
82 mi
19.
Take exit 15 on the left towards M4: London
1257 ft
20.
Keep left towards M4 East: London
2.5 mi
21.
Take the ramp on the left towards M32: Bristol
0.6 mi
22.
Merge right onto M32
4.6 mi
23.
Continue onto Newfoundland Way (A4032)
0.4 mi
24.
Keep left onto Bond Street South (A4044)
0.3 mi
25.
Continue onto Temple Way Underpass (A4044)
0.4 mi
26.
Continue onto Temple Gate (A4)
1113 ft
27.
Enter Bath Bridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Bath Road (A4)
170 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto Bath Road (A4)
1191 ft
29.
Keep right onto Wells Road (A37)
915 ft
30.
Keep left onto Wells Road (A37)
2.4 mi
31.
Continue onto Bristol Road (A37)
1.3 mi
32.
Continue onto Hursley Hill (A37)
0.5 mi
33.
Continue onto Bristol Road (A37)
0.7 mi
34.
Continue onto Pensford Hill (A37)
0.5 mi
35.
Continue onto New Road (A37)
1.4 mi
36.
Enter Chelwood Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
175 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
4.9 mi
38.
Keep left onto A37
8.6 mi
39.
Enter Cannard's Grave Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
164 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
0.5 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
92 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
12.1 mi
43.
Enter Podimore and take the 3rd exit onto A303
820 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A303
2 mi
45.
Take the ramp on the left onto A37
0.6 mi
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
102 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
3.4 mi
48.
Enter Combe Street Lane Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Ilchester Road (A37)
130 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Ilchester Road (A37)
0.9 mi
50.
Enter Fiveways roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Kingston (A37)
249 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Kingston (A37)
986 ft
52.
Enter Kingston Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Queensway (A30)
223 ft
53.
Exit the roundabout onto Queensway (A30)
0.5 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A30
105 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto A30
0.4 mi
56.
Turn left onto Dorchester Road (A37)
0.8 mi
57.
Enter Keyford Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A37
192 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto A37
9.8 mi
59.
Turn right onto Norden Lane
1.9 mi
60.
Turn right onto Dorchester Road (A356)
0.3 mi
61.
Turn left
307 ft
62.
Go straight onto Greenford Lane
272 ft
63.
Turn right
560 ft
64.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the cost of a drive from Wigan to West Dorset?

The journey, powered by petrol, sets you back £39.4. In this calculation, we're crunching numbers based on a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's thirst of 37.5 miles per gallon. If you're carpooling with a buddy, that's £19.7 each (£39.4 divided by 2). With a trio onboard, it drops to around £13.13 a head (£39.4 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's a mere £9.85 per person (£39.4 divided by 4).

Let's dig into the math behind it. The fuel expenditure hinges on the distance covered and the car's efficiency. For this particular jaunt, you're looking at guzzling down roughly 27.5 liters of fuel. Crunching the numbers, that's where the £39.4 total comes from for the trip from Wigan to West Dorset.
 

 

Several factors can influence the cost of fuel when driving a car:

  1. Fuel Prices: The cost of fuel itself is a primary determinant of fuel expenses. Fluctuations in global oil prices, local taxes, and market demand can all influence fuel prices.

  2. Fuel Efficiency: The fuel efficiency of the vehicle plays a crucial role in determining fuel costs. Cars with higher fuel efficiency will consume less fuel per mile or kilometer traveled, resulting in lower fuel expenses.

  3. Driving Habits: Personal driving habits, such as aggressive acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking, can significantly impact fuel consumption. Adopting smooth driving practices and maintaining a steady speed can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs.

  4. Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance of the vehicle, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, is essential for optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and increased fuel costs.

  5. Route Selection: The route taken during driving can affect fuel expenses. Opting for routes with lower speed limits, less traffic congestion, and fewer stops can help improve fuel efficiency and reduce costs compared to congested city routes.

  6. Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as unnecessary cargo or roof racks, can increase fuel consumption. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency and lower fuel costs.

Diesel cost from Wigan to West Dorset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 24.9 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 12.45 £ (24.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 8.3 £ (24.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 6.23 £ (24.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wigan to West Dorset

The second route from Wigan to the West Dorset is 241.15 miles and takes 4 hours and 18 minutes.

The third route from Wigan to the West Dorset is 237.98 miles and takes 5 hours and 31 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Wigan to West Dorset by car?

The cheapest route from Wigan to West Dorset is the first suggested route (227mi, 4h 18min) and costs 39.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Wigan to West Dorset is the third suggested route (238mi, 5h 31min) and costs 41.3 £.

The most expensive route from Wigan to West Dorset is the second suggested route (241mi, 4h 18min) and costs 41.8 £.

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 Wigan to West Dorset?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 227mi (distance from Wigan to West Dorset) and its duration is 4h 18min. The other route is 241mi, and its duration is 4h 18min. The slowest route is 238mi, and its duration is 5h 31min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Wigan to West Dorset by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Wigan to West Dorset. It provides driving directions from Wigan to West Dorset, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Wigan - West Dorset route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

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Where is Wigan located?

Wigan is located in Greater Manchester county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 43 meters above sea level. Wigan has coordinates 53.5450645o,-2.6325074o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wigan from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of West Dorset?

West Dorset is located in Dorset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 98 meters above sea level. West Dorset has coordinates 50.7755272o,-2.5816958o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Dorset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.