Route from Wirral to Dover

The distance between Wirral and Dover is 299 miles. Travel time is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

From: Wirral, County: Merseyside, England
To: Dover, County: Kent, England
299 mi , 4 h 58 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Wirral to Dover on map



Driving directions from Wirral to Dover

299 mi 4 h 58 min
1.
Head west
155 ft
2.
Turn left onto New Hey Road
508 ft
3.
Keep right onto Home Farm Road
985 ft
4.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Ackers Road
69 ft
5.
Exit the roundabout onto Ackers Road
465 ft
6.
Turn left onto Woodchurch Road (A552)
575 ft
7.
Make a slight left
1022 ft
8.
Enter Heswall Island and take the 4th exit
0.4 mi
9.
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
10.
Merge right onto M53
11.6 mi
11.
Take the ramp on the left towards A5117: Queensferry
1151 ft
12.
Enter Stanlow Halt Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto Hill View Way (A5117)
190 ft
13.
Exit the roundabout onto Hill View Way (A5117)
3 mi
14.
Enter Hapsford Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M56: Runcorn
238 ft
15.
Exit the roundabout towards M56: Runcorn
0.3 mi
16.
Merge right onto M56
13.4 mi
17.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: Preston
0.3 mi
18.
Keep right towards M6: Birmingham
0.8 mi
19.
Merge right onto M6
54.6 mi
20.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
21.
Keep right onto M6
37.9 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left towards M1: The SOUTH
1.6 mi
23.
Merge right onto M1
57.4 mi
24.
Take the ramp on the left towards A414: Hemel Hempstead
0.5 mi
25.
Keep right towards A414: St Albans
0.4 mi
26.
Merge right onto A414
3.7 mi
27.
Enter Park Street Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto North Orbital Road (A414)
218 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto North Orbital Road (A414)
1.9 mi
29.
Enter London Colney Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A1081
359 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A1081
1.3 mi
31.
Enter The Bell Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto M25
243 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto M25
34.9 mi
33.
Continue towards M25: (M20
5.3 mi
34.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
1 mi
35.
Merge right onto Dartford Bypass (A2)
1.8 mi
36.
Continue onto Watling Street (A2)
6.4 mi
37.
Continue onto M2
25.3 mi
38.
Take the ramp on the left towards A2: Canterbury
0.3 mi
39.
Enter Brenley Corner and take the 4th exit towards Canterbury
753 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout towards Canterbury
20 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A2
145 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto A2
2 mi
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A258
365 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto A258
1.1 mi
45.
Turn right onto Connaught Road
0.5 mi
46.
Make a sharp left onto Park Avenue
0.3 mi
47.
Make a slight left onto Maison Dieu Road (A256)
855 ft
48.
Turn right onto Pencester Road
213 ft
49.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much is the expense of driving from Wirral to Dover?

The expense of driving from Wirral to Dover, using petrol as the fuel source, amounts to £51.8. This calculation derives from considering the petrol price as 143 pence per liter and the car's fuel efficiency at 37.5 miles per gallon. When carpooling with two passengers, the cost of the trip per passenger is halved to £25.9 (£51.8 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £17.27 per passenger (£51.8 divided by 3), and with four passengers, it's reduced further to £12.95 per passenger (£51.8 divided by 4).

To delve into the details of the calculations, the fuel cost computation is reliant on the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For the journey from Wirral to Dover, approximately 36.3 liters of fuel would be required. This amount is determined by dividing the distance of 299.05 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting from gallons to liters using the conversion factor of 4.54609 liters per gallon.

Multiplying the fuel needed by the petrol price per liter results in the total fuel cost of £51.8 for the trip. This breakdown illustrates the impact of various factors, such as fuel price and consumption rate, on the overall cost of the journey, providing insights for individuals planning similar trips and requiring budget estimates.
 

 

Air conditioning (AC) can affect automotive fuel consumption for the following reasons:

Engine Load: The engine compressor works harder to cool and circulate air when the AC is on. In city driving or when idling, this added workload might increase engine fuel consumption.

At high speeds, running the AC increases aerodynamic drag. This makes the engine work harder to maintain speed, increasing fuel consumption.

Accessory Load: When the AC is running, the blower fan and condenser fan also use engine power. Fuel consumption increases as the engine's electrical load grows.

Driving circumstances: AC affects fuel usage differently based on driving circumstances. AC use in stop-and-go traffic or at lower speeds may have a greater impact on fuel usage than highway travel.

Efficiency Settings: "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds can minimize AC's fuel usage in some autos. These features improve fuel efficiency and interior cooling.

AC use might raise fuel consumption, but it's typically worth it for comfort, especially in hot weather. However, using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds helps reduce AC usage and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Wirral to Dover.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 32.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 16.35 £ (32.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 10.9 £ (32.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.18 £ (32.7/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Wirral to Dover

The second route from Wirral to the Dover is 312.83 miles and takes 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Wirral to Dover by car?

The cheapest route from Wirral to Dover is the first suggested route (299mi, 4h 58min) and costs 51.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Wirral to Dover is the second suggested route (313mi, 5h 10min) and costs 54.2 £.

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 Wirral to Dover?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 299mi (distance from Wirral to Dover) and its duration is 4h 58min. The slowest route is 313mi, and its duration is 5h 10min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Wirral to Dover by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Wirral to Dover. It provides driving directions from Wirral to Dover, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Wirral - Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover?

Dover is located in Kent county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 5 meters above sea level. Dover has coordinates 51.1278758o,1.3134027o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Dover from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.