Route from Wigan to West Somerset

The distance between Wigan and West Somerset is 235 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

From: Wigan, County: Greater Manchester, England
To: West Somerset, County: Somerset, England
235 mi , 4 h 11 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Wigan to West Somerset on map



Driving directions from Wigan to West Somerset

235 mi 4 h 11 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
129 mi
19.
Take exit 25 on the left towards A358: Taunton
0.3 mi
20.
Enter Blackbrook Roundabout and take the 5th exit onto A358
959 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A358
0.3 mi
22.
Enter Hankridge Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Toneway (A358)
60 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto Toneway (A358)
1.2 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Priory Avenue (A3038)
118 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto Priory Avenue (A3038)
749 ft
26.
Enter Priory Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Priory Bridge Road (A3038)
122 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto Priory Bridge Road (A3038)
0.5 mi
28.
Turn right onto Station Road (A3038)
978 ft
29.
Continue onto Kingston Road (A3038)
613 ft
30.
Keep left onto Kingston Road (A3038)
324 ft
31.
Make a slight left onto Greenway Road (A358)
0.7 mi
32.
Continue slightly right onto Staplegrove Road (A358)
0.6 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Minehead Road (A358)
79 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Minehead Road (A358)
551 ft
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Minehead Road (A358)
103 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Minehead Road (A358)
2.3 mi
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A358
92 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A358
0.8 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bishops Lydeard Bypass (A358)
56 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Bishops Lydeard Bypass (A358)
822 ft
41.
Continue onto Williton Road (A358)
0.7 mi
42.
Turn left onto B3224
2.5 mi
43.
Go straight onto B3224
6.6 mi
44.
Continue onto B3190
1.9 mi
45.
Turn right
2.7 mi
46.
Continue onto Bessom Bridge
555 ft
47.
Continue onto Storrtidge Lane
0.5 mi
48.
Continue slightly right onto Bryant's Hill
0.8 mi
49.
Turn right onto Sanctuary Lane
0.4 mi
50.
Make a slight right to stay on Sanctuary Lane
0.3 mi
51.
Continue onto Combeshead Hill
0.3 mi
52.
You have arrived at your destination
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What's the expense of traveling from Wigan to West Somerset by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 41.1 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 20.55 quid each (£41.1 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 13.7 quid (£41.1 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 10.28 quid (£41.1 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 Wigan and West Somerset is about 235.24 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 28.5 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 (28.5 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 41.1 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Wigan to West Somerset: 41.1 pounds.
 

 

There are a bunch of reasons why your car drinks up petrol like nobody's business:

  1. How You Drive: If you're always flooring it, slamming on the brakes, or speeding like a maniac, you're gonna burn through petrol faster than if you take it easy.

  2. Car TLC: Keeping your ride in good shape with regular check-ups and stuff like oil changes and tire rotations can help it run more efficiently and sip less petrol.

  3. Car Type: Different cars have different petrol guzzling habits. So, the make, model, and size of your wheels can affect how much fuel you use.

  4. Where You Drive: Traffic jams, potholes, and hills can all suck up more petrol. So, cruising on a smooth highway is gonna be easier on your petrol tank than crawling through city streets.

  5. Fuel Quality: Cheap petrol might save you a few bucks at the pump, but it could end up costing you more in the long run if it's not good quality stuff.

  6. What You Carry: Loading up your car with a ton of stuff, like sports gear or camping gear, can weigh it down and make it thirstier for petrol.

Diesel cost from Wigan to West Somerset.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 28.5 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 14.25 £ (28.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 9.5 £ (28.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 7.13 £ (28.5/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wigan to West Somerset

An alternative route from Wigan to the West Somerset is 240.73 miles and takes 5 hours and 59 minutes.

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

The cheapest route from Wigan to West Somerset is the first suggested route (235mi, 4h 11min) and costs 41.1 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Wigan to West Somerset is the second suggested route (241mi, 5h 59min) and costs 42 £.

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 Somerset?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 235mi (distance from Wigan to West Somerset) and its duration is 4h 11min. The slowest route is 241mi, and its duration is 5h 59min.

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

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 Somerset?

West Somerset is located in Somerset county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 283 meters above sea level. West Somerset has coordinates 51.0854991o,-3.4953504o. RouteCalculator provides a map of West Somerset from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.