Route from Wirral to County Durham
The distance between Wirral and County Durham is 167 miles. Travel time is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Driving directions from Wirral to County Durham
What's the expense of traveling from Wirral to County Durham by car?
Embarking on the journey from Wirral to County Durham, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 28.9 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.
For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 14.45 pounds for each of two passengers, 9.63 pounds for three passengers, and merely 7.23 pounds for four passengers.
Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 166.58 miles, the car craves around 20.2 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.
With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (20.2 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 28.9 pounds. Thus, the journey from Wirral to County Durham is marked by a fuel cost of 28.9 pounds.
There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:
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Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.
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Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.
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Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.
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Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.
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Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.
Diesel cost from Wirral to County Durham.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 18.2 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.1 £ (18.2/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.07 £ (18.2/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.55 £ (18.2/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Wirral to County Durham
The second route from Wirral to the County Durham is 152.12 miles and takes 3 hours and 1 minute.
The third route from Wirral to the County Durham is 148.2 miles and takes 3 hours and 27 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Wirral to County Durham by car?
The cheapest route from Wirral to County Durham is the third suggested route (148mi, 3h 27min) and costs 25.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The second cheapest route from Wirral to County Durham is the second suggested route (152mi, 3h 1min) and costs 26.4 £.
The most expensive route from Wirral to County Durham is the first suggested route (167mi, 2h 58min) and costs 28.9 £.
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 Wirral to County Durham?
There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 167mi (distance from Wirral to County Durham) and its duration is 2h 58min. The other route is 152mi, and its duration is 3h 1min. The slowest route is 148mi, and its duration is 3h 27min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Wirral to County Durham by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Wirral to County Durham. It provides driving directions from Wirral to County Durham, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Wirral - County Durham 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 Wirral to County Durham with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.
Where is Wirral located?
Wirral is located in Merseyside county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 15 meters above sea level. Wirral has coordinates 53.3727181o,-3.0737540o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Wirral from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
What is the location of County Durham?
County Durham is located in Durham county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 67 meters above sea level. County Durham has coordinates 54.7752500o,-1.5848520o. RouteCalculator provides a map of County Durham from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.